Tuesday, October 30, 2007

"Divine Eye Foundation" in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

Inspiration
Paramhansa Yogananda's life and teachings, particularly his inspiring words to "serve mankind as one's larger self" have propelled an eye doctor in his life and work. During the centenary celebrations (1992 - 1993) of Paramahansa Yogananda, the ophthalmologist was in the team of doctors who took part in the "Eye-care for tribal people" service project organized by Rajahmundry Yogoda Satsanga Dhyana Kendra, in the forest areas of Rampachodavaram. This in turn led the doctor to get involved in more and more service activities through his Divine Eye Foundation. The culmination of these activities is the starting of Paramahansa Yogananda Netralaya.

Divine Eye Foundation is a registered charitable Trust, engaged in providing super-specialty eye-care services to the rural people in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Becoming operational from July 2007, Paramahansa Yogananda Netralaya, is a Rs. 5.2 crore ($1.27 million) project of the Foundation. The Netralaya is a multi-specialty eye hospital, with a wing for Community out-reach services.

Objectives
Provide comprehensive eye care services in 500 villages surrounding the hospital.
Provide facilities for treating 2,00,000 out-patients per year.
Perform 20,000 surgeries per year.
Undertake preventive eye care programs in the command area.
Accommodate an Eye Donation Center / Eye Bank.
Impart continuous education and training to ophthalmic personnel.
Provide Community - based rehabilitation services.
80% of the services totally free of cost for the poor and needy. Remaining 20% services extended to those who are able to pay.

The same good quality Eye Care services to be provided without discriminating paying and non-paying patients.

Website address: http://www.divineeye.org/

Donations
We extend our cordial invitation to magnanimous souls all around the globe to become partners in this mammoth adventure of driving out darkness from the eyes and lives of millions of unfortunate brothers and sisters. We solicit your prayers, suggestions and contributions.
Donations to Divine Eye Foundation are exempt from Income Tax under Section 80G of Indian Income Tax Act. Cheques or drafts may be drawn in favor of "Divine Eye Foundation, Rajahmundry.”

Address:
DIVINE EYE FOUNDATION, Akira Eye Hospital Premises, Aryapuram, Rajahmundry, E.G.Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India. PIN: 533 104. Phone: +91-883-247 1147 / 243 2559.

Note: Donations are exempted U/S.80/G. vide Order of Commissioner of Income Tax, Rajahmundry Hqrs. No. 111 / 04 - 05 / 75 pg. 28 from 01.04.2005 to 31.08.2008.

4 comments:

Vilves said...

how do we channel the donation ?

subhash said...

My best wishes for putting our beloved guru's teachings in to practice'
col(retd)subhash bakshi

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