Promote
Promote eye donation as a normal practice
Educate
Educate the public about eye ailments and basic eye care.
Screening
Regular eye screening camps to identify problem areas
Sundaram Natarajan Blind Free India Foundation (SNBFIF) aims to make INDIA BLIND-FREE and eliminate diabetic-related blindness – DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (DR) by 2025.
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About SNBFIF
SNBFIF is an NGO founded in Chennai in 2022 by Padmashree Prof Dr. S. Natarajan, with a mission to make India “blind-free” by eliminating Diabetic Retinopathy by 2025. We believe that every patient deserves quality eye care, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Join us on our journey to create a sighted India, one patient at a time!
Our Vision
SUNDARAM NATARAJAN BLIND FREE INDIA FOUNDATION aims at fostering a “BLIND FREE INDIA”
We strive to eliminate eye ailments through awareness and action.
Our Mission
Our vision of eliminating eye ailments can be achieved by :
Patient Education
To create awareness and change the behavioral practices of the people towards better care of their eyes.
Create centric evidence
To create a periodic situational analysis of eye health in the country.
Collaboration
To affiliate with national and international professional bodies and experts, to bring in knowledge and support, assist overseas institutions working in similar domains, and work with other registered civil societies, private hospitals, and individual experts to facilitate better coordination in eye health promotion and to enhance eye health in India.
Padmashree Prof. Dr. Sundaram Natarajan
"Every patient deserves eye care"
MD, DSc, FRCS (Vitreo Retinal Surgeon)
Currently Chief of Clinical Services at the Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Mumbai.
Padmashree Prof. Dr. S. Natarajan, Founder Chairman & Director, has dedicated his life to fighting vision loss. His end goal is to ensure all of India is sighted. Over the last 36 years, he has performed over 60,000 vitreous and retinal surgeries and assisted in developing medicines for many ophthalmic disorders. He has trained over 68 vitreoretinal surgeons from around the world and continuously promotes improved quality of life for early-career ophthalmologists. Also, has more than 100 publications both on National and International levels.
Dr. S. Natarajan has made great contributions to the eye and vision field through his passion for research and transforming lives.
Our Objective
Work on innovative needs in eye care, to prevent vision loss
Provide comprehensive eye care and advanced treatments
Reach the marginalized villages of the society
Work on innovative needs in eye care, to prevent vision loss
Provide comprehensive eye care and advanced treatments
Reach the marginalized villages of the society
Work with National and CSR-supported grants and programs
Create awareness and change the behavioral practices of the people towards better care of their eyes.
Work with National and CSR-supported grants and programs
Create awareness
Meet Our Team
Dr. Sundaram Natarajan
Mr. Akshay Kumar Seth
Mr. Pradyumna Dalmia
Ms. Laxmi Balaji
Ms. Pushpa Reddy
Mr. Pradyumna Dalmia
Mr. Akshay Kumar Seth
Ms. Laxmi Balaji
Ms. Pushpa Reddy
Mr. Pradyumna Dalmia
Investor B.Sc. Economic (London), MBA (London Business School)
Meet Mr. Pradyumna Dalmia, with over 17 years of expertise in the realm of investments and financial services, he currently holds the position of Managing Partner at Triton Investment Advisors and Director at Lansdowne Investments Private Limited.
He is also the co-founder of the pioneering “Calcutta Angels Network” – the first-ever Angel Investment network in Eastern India. His portfolio boasts notable investments in diverse sectors such as education, healthcare, fintech, and food and beverage.
One of his noteworthy investments includes the popular crowdfunding platform, “KETTO”.
Mr. Akshay Kumar Seth
Entrepreneur BIS (Deakin University,Australia), MBA ( Deakin University,Australia)
Meet Mr. Akshay Kumar Seth, an innovative entrepreneur and passionate philanthropist with over 12 years of experience in building successful businesses.
With a forward-looking mindset and a deep commitment to giving back, Mr. Seth is making a positive impact on the community through his range of charitable initiatives. He is a true force to be reckoned with!
Ms. Laxmi Balaji
Executive Secretary
Meet Ms. Laxmi Balaji who has 17+ years of experience as an Executive Secretary in Medical Industries and Corporates. She began her career in 2003 at Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital (Mumbai) and trained under Prof Dr. S. Natarajan. She played a vital role in Dr. SN’s groundbreaking “Jyot Se Jyot Jalao” campaign and was a co-author of the award-winning video “Blind Free India” at the ALL INDIA OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY in 2020.
Ms. Balaji holds a Bachelor of Science (Botany) from Mumbai University and Computers from NIIT and is passionate about her work in the medical field.
Ms. Pushpa Reddy
Admin Executive
Meet Ms. Pushpa Reddy, a dynamic and accomplished professional with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. With a wealth of experience in the Health and Pharma industries, she has held key administrative roles in some of the most prestigious organizations in India, including Sankara Nethralaya, Apollo Hospitals, Vijaya Heart Foundation, and Malladi Group of Companies.
Her exceptional leadership skills and unwavering commitment to excellence have made her an invaluable asset to the organizations she has served.
Our Pathway
Collaborate
Associate with institutions for advanced technology of treatment to mitigate eye ailments
Funding
Generate the corpus funds to procure mobile vans and ophthalmic equipment
Advocacy
Carry out effective advocacy in support of eye donation
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