Received the Times Health Excellence Award 2025, presented jointly by The Times of India and Optimal Media. At the ceremony held in Bengaluru, honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Community Ophthalmology and Social Services in recognition of 28 years of dedicated work in community eye care and social service. The award was presented by the renowned film star Sonali Bendre in the presence of distinguished guests.
Honoured with the prestigious Late Bujanga Shetty Oration Award, presented by Hon’ble Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, MP Davanagere, at the 44th Annual KOSCON 2025 in Davanagere.
I was deeply honoured to be appointed as an Organising Committee Board Member of the Middle East Ophthalmic Society, reflecting commitment to advancing ophthalmic science and fostering professional collaboration. I was also privileged to receive the Participation Award from the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society and the Service to MEOM Academy Award from the MEOM Academy in recognition of dedication, active involvement, and significant contributions to ophthalmic education and service.
It was Privilege to be a part Of The 37th North Zone Ophthalmological Society Conference & 21st Uttaraeyecon , conducted by the Uttarakhand State Ophthalmological Society, Held From October 10 To 12 2025, at Jim Corbett, Ramnagar. It was a truly special and proud moment to receive the “Dr. Vinod Arora Oration Award 2025.” This recognition holds a special place in my professional journey, and I sincerely thank the organizing committee for presenting this prestigious honour upon me.
As President of the Karnataka Ophthalmic Society, it was an honour to lead KOSCON 2024 in Udupi. With over 3,000 delegates , the conference was a grand success . a vibrant blend of learning, innovation, and collaboration in ophthalmology.
Organised VISUCON the first-ever international conference of Karnataka Ophthalmic Society (KOS) in Dubai in June 2024 in collaboration with the Middle east opthalmology meeting (M.E.O.M)
