A Tribute to the Journey – Celebrating Fifty Years of Service in Sight
Aravind-Madurai, 20th September 2026
Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) commemorated its Fifty-Year Journey by organising a grant event at The Residency Signature Hotel, Perungudi, Madurai. The Golden Jubilee celebration, titled “A Tribute to the Journey – Celebrating Fifty Years of Service in Sight,” featured a series of programmes, with a morning session for the public and guests and an afternoon session exclusively for Aravind employees.
The morning programme began with a welcome address by Dr. R.D. Ravindran, Chairman, AECS, followed by video presentations and the felicitation of distinguished guests. Dr. B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, and educationist, participated as the Chief Guest. Dr. G. Nageswara Rao, Chairman, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Prof. R. Raja Govindasamy, past Rotary District Governor for RI District 3000 (2024–25), Dr. V. Paneer Selvam, Founder and Director, Arasan Eye Hospital, Erode, and R. Ramraj, Co-founder, Sify & Advisor, Aurolab, participated as Guests of Honour. Dr. G. Natchiar, Director Emeritus, AECS, delivered a special address. A special play, “Aravind’s Journey,” directed by Prof. Dr. R. Prabakar, Former Head & Associate Professor Dept. of Tamil, The American College, Madurai, was staged as part of the celebrations, with Aravind employees performing in the play. The first session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. R. Kim, President, GOVEL, Trust.
The afternoon programme, exclusively for Aravind employees began with a welcome address by Lakshmi HR, Aravind-Tirunveli. The session featured addresses by the founders and the presentation of Service Awards to Aravind employees. A dance drama titled “Towards Light,” conceptualised and directed by Sandhini Arunagiri of Madurai Naatya Kalaya, was also staged. A special debate involving Aravind employees was held, with Prof. Dr. G. Gnanasambandan serving as the moderator. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by R. Deepa, HR Manager, Central Office.
