Gautam Adani launched a rural eye care initiative in Bihar's Saran district to provide affordable treatment and professional medical training.
The project addresses critical gaps in healthcare access for underserved populations in the region. By combining direct patient care with a dedicated training pipeline, the initiative aims to create a sustainable ecosystem for ophthalmic medicine in rural India.
During a Bhoomi Pujan ceremony on May 17, 2024, the Chairman of the Adani Group and Adani Foundation introduced two primary facilities in Mastichak village. The first is the Adani Centre for Eye Diseases (ACE), which focuses on delivering affordable eye treatments. The second is the Adani Training Centre for Ophthalmic Medicine (ATOM), designed to enhance the local medical workforce.
The Adani Group has pledged Rs 150 crore [1] to fund the initiative. This investment supports a high-capacity medical infrastructure intended to serve a vast patient base. The facility is projected to perform 3.3 lakh surgeries per year [2].
Beyond surgical interventions, the project emphasizes long-term capacity building through the ATOM facility. The group set an annual training target of 1,000 professionals per year [3] to ensure a steady supply of qualified eye-care specialists in the state.
The initiative focuses on the Saran district, where limited access to specialized medical services has historically hindered public health outcomes. The integration of the ACE and ATOM centers allows the organization to treat current patients, while simultaneously preparing the next generation of healthcare providers.
“The Adani Group has pledged Rs 150 crore to fund the initiative.”
This initiative represents a strategic shift toward public-private healthcare infrastructure in Bihar. By integrating a high-volume surgical center with a professional training institute, the Adani Group is attempting to solve both the immediate demand for affordable eye care and the systemic shortage of specialized medical personnel in rural India.
