India is home to the world’s largest blind population, with over 15 million of the 37 million blind individuals globally residing here. Shockingly, nearly 75% of these cases are avoidable. The two leading causes—cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors—account for about 80% of blindness in the country. Addressing this urgent issue requires increased awareness, improved access to eye care, and stronger support for preventive and corrective services.
India is home to the world’s largest blind population, with over 15 million of the 37 million blind individuals globally residing here. Shockingly, nearly 75% of these cases are avoidable. The two leading causes—cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors—account for about 80% of blindness in the country. Addressing this urgent issue requires increased awareness, improved access to eye care, and stronger support for preventive and corrective services.
A key area of focus for NMBT is cataract treatment—one of the leading causes of blindness in India. The Trust has consistently supported the cost of cataract surgeries for the poor and non-affording individuals across the country. This support is not limited to one-time efforts; it is a sustained, year-on-year commitment that has restored sight and transformed lives for thousands.
By removing financial barriers and improving eye healthcare infrastructure, NMBT is playing a vital role in combating avoidable blindness and building a more inclusive, healthier future for all.
Our Key Initiatives:
- Cataract Surgery Support: NMBT provides support for cataract surgeries, ensuring that those who cannot afford the procedure have access to life-changing eye care. This support is extended to hospitals across the country, particularly in underserved areas.
- Eye care facility – Infrastructure and equipments: We partner with leading hospitals to build and upgrade eye care facilities. By working with organizations such as LV Prasad Eye Institute, Sri Kanchi Kama Koti Medical Trust (Sankara Eye Hospital), Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital, Tejas Eye Hospital, and K K Eye Institute (Pune), NMBT is helping to establish eye care infrastructure and improved quality of services by providing equipments.
- Spectacle Support: Through our collaboration with institutions like the L V Prasad Eye Institute (Raygada and Balasore), NMBT provides spectacles to individuals who cannot afford them, improving their vision and quality of life.
- Through these initiatives, NMBT continues to make a lasting impact by providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality eye care to those who need it the most. Every year, our efforts help thousands of individuals regain their sight and, with it, their dignity and independence.
EYE CARE INFRASTRUCTURAL INVESTMENT BY NMBT
With a focus on making available long term facility, that will continue to offer affordable health care for masses, NMBT has instituted health care infrastructure across India.
KK EYE INSTITUTE, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA
NARAINDAS & MORBAI BUDHRANI SECONDARY EYE INSTITUTE, RAYAGADA, ODISHA
KRISHNANKOVIL RURAL EYE HOSPITAL – OT AND ACCOMMODATION COMPLEX, MADURAI, TAMIL NADU
Akhandjyoti Eye Hospital
Naraindas & Morbai Budhrani Charitable Eye Centre, Samastipur, Bihar
Naraindas Morbai Budhrani
Community Eye Care Block,
Sankara Eye Hospital, Indore
Naraindas & Morbai Budhrani Eye Centre, Balasore,
L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Balasore, Odisha
Naraindas & Morbai Budhrani Charitable Eye Centre,
L V Prasad Eye Institute, Rayagada, Odisha
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION
IDENTIFYING TALENT AMONGST VISUALLY IMPAIRED
