Sankara Nethralaya conferred the Sankara Ratna Award on Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy, President and CEO, Twisted X Inc., Texas, and Member, Board of Advisors, USA, in recognition of his philanthropic contributions and commitment to improving access to healthcare.

The award was presented by Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai on Friday.

Established in 2002 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the institution, the Sankara Ratna Award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the hospital’s mission and philosophy.

Past recipients of the award include Shri A. M. Naik, Chairman and Managing Director, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.; Shri S. V. Acharya, Honorary Treasurer, SN, USA; Shri Bala Reddy Indurti, President, SN USA; and Padma Bhushan Shri S. Ramadorai, former CEO and Managing Director, TCS to name a few.

Born in Kalivelapalem village in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy completed his engineering studies in Kakinada before moving to the United States, where he built his business career and led Twisted X into a global footwear brand.

His philanthropic initiatives have supported healthcare, education, child welfare, elderly care and hunger relief. His association with Sankara Nethralaya includes support for the establishment of a Mobile Eye Surgical Unit (MESU) to extend eye care services to underserved communities.

Sankara Nethralaya is pleased to confer the Sankara Ratna Award 2025 on Shri Prasad Reddy Katamreddy in recognition of his contribution to healthcare and philanthropy.