Top Companies Doing CSR for the Visually Impaired

Top Companies Doing CSR for the Visually Impaired

ZEISS collaborates with Indian Institute of Science for Research on AI for Eyecare

ZEISS in India announced collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, a premier research institute, to foster cutting edge research in February this year. ZEISS has established a research facility for developing high fidelity Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the betterment of eye-care and to upskill students in AI technologies. The initiative, supported by the Spectrum Lab in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IISc, aims to harness the transformative potential of AI to enhance eye-care practices and improve patient outcomes.

This collaboration aims to propel improvements in eye care solutions from India for the world considering the rising prevalence of vision impairments worldwide. The facility will act as a centre for cutting-edge research, allowing IISc researchers to investigate how AI could transform early diagnosis in eye care by providing innovative solutions that streamline processes, increase accuracy, and improve patient outcomes. ZEISS India and IISc have joined forces to explore and promote the use of advanced AI technologies in ophthalmology.

Over 5,000 Children Screened for Eye Health across Palghar, Nanded, Mumbai, and Delhi

Roche Diagnostics’ India and Neighbouring Markets under the aegis of its flagship CSR initiative Project Roshni conducted eye check-up camps to screen 5,000 children across Palghar, Nanded, Mumbai, and Delhi in February this year.

It partnered with VisionSpring Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring affordable access to eyecare through free eye screenings and distribution of eyeglasses to those who are visually impaired. The screening programme commenced in Palghar, a primarily tribal dominated district located around 100 kms from Mumbai, covering 18 government schools. In Nanded, the eye check-up camps were organised at 5 government schools and another 5 schools in Mumbai and Delhi.

Started in 2015, Roche’s Project Roshni follows a comprehensive approach to community upliftment in underprivileged districts across Maharashtra. It offers anemia screening, school infrastructure development, nutrition support, financial literacy and has now added vision care to its areas of support.

Initiative launched Health & Eye Check-Up Drive for Delhi Police’s Frontline Warriors

RBL Bank, under its CSR initiative, ‘Dhanvantri’, launched a comprehensive health and eye check-up drive for 1000 frontline personnel of Delhi police in February this year. The program, focusing on essential health parameters including vision care, acknowledges the critical role of police officers in ensuring public safety. The launch event took place in Delhi on February 18, 2025, where the first batch of officers underwent detailed health screenings, including general health check-ups, vision assessments, and preventive care consultations.

The event was graced by DCP Mr. Rajeev Ranjan (Welfare), Addl. DCP and Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena (Welfare), in the presence of senior dignitaries from RBL Bank including Mr. Rajesh Gunde (Head Retail collection, Litigation and FCU).

Awareness initiative around diabetes-led vision impairment at Maha Kumbh 2025

The Eyebetes Foundation, led by Mumbai-based eye surgeon Dr. Nishant Kumar launched a charitable health initiative at the Maha Kumbh 2025. The transformative mission was designed to provide life-changing eye care and diabetes screenings to tens of thousands of devotees and frontline personnel attending the sacred event.

With a team of 100 professionals, Eyebetes Foundation offered free vision and diabetes screenings to over 20,000-30,000 pilgrims and over 5,000 uniformed personnel, ensuring that preventable blindness and undiagnosed diabetes do not hinder the lives of those who have embarked on this deeply spiritual journey.

CSR Project Rolls out Eye Health Camps for Ennore’s Fishing Community

Coromandel International Ltd in collaboration with Sankara Netralaya Eye Hospital, rolled out a series of 10 eye health camps starting January this year to address the healthcare challenges faced by the fishing community in Ennore. This initiative aims to provide accessible and essential eye care services to the fishermen and their families, who face significant barriers in accessing specialty healthcare due to time constraints and the lack of dedicated ophthalmology facilities in the region.

The community’s livelihood in Ennore is based on fishing during the morning hours, and net mending during the rest of the day – leaving the community with little time for hospital visits for checkups. The eye camps, held at various locations in Ennore, are targeted at individuals primarily between the ages of 40 and 65.

The initiative covers areas such as Periya Kuppam, Chinna Kuppam, Sivanpadai Veedhi, Thazhang kuppam, Ernavur Kuppam, Nettukuppam, Nehru Nagar, Kamaraj Nagar, Kamalamma Nagar, and Thazhangkuppam Quarters.

CSR initiative to provide vision screenings to tea and coffee workers in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala

VisionSpring Foundation recently collaborated with The United Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI) under its ongoing ‘Livelihoods in Focus’ outreach programme. The partnership aims to provide vision screenings and corrective eyeglasses to more than 2,00,000 tea and coffee workers and their families in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala by 2028, transforming these states into clear vision regions.

The ‘Livelihoods in Focus’ outreach programme is designed to boost the productivity and earning potential of tea, cocoa, coffee and artisan communities by correcting their vision through eyeglasses. The programme focuses on agricultural workers because they have many tasks that require clear sight, and their work can have an outsized impact on the economy.