Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: Dr SS Badrinath, founder of one of India’s biggest charitable eye hospitals, Sankara Nethralaya, passed away in Chennai on November 21. He was 83-years-old. The news of Dr Badrinath’s passing was confirmed by Tamil Nadu Congress vice president Rama Suganthan.
Dr Badrinath founded the organisation in 1978, after completing his studies and research overseas. He was considered a medical marvel who worked towards a noble cause – helping economically weaker sections of society seek free medical treatment.
His organisation Sankara Nethralaya became the centre of charitable medical treatment for hundreds everyday.
PM Modi also condoled Dr SS Badrinath’s death, calling him a “visionary” in ophthalmology
