Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Vision-Aid and L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad to establish new Center of Excellence with Support from the Palakurthi Foundation. The Palakurthi family dedicates this center to the loving memory of Prashanth’s father – the late Dr. Krupasagar Palakurthi and his mother Vasantha Palakurthi.

This video clip from the event features an inspiring speech by Dr. G.N.Rao, Chairman of LVPEI. Dr. Rao is introduced by Dr. Deeba Husain, who serves on the advisory board of Vision-Aid

The new center of excellence at LVPEI will invest in a unique set of programs which focus on four specific areas with one common theme running through all four areas : Innovative programs for the visually impaired. The four focus areas are:

1. Innovations in Low Cost Assistive Technology
2. Device Fund
3. Training Programs
4. Research

For more information about the services at the new center, or to learn more about Vision-Aid please visit VisionAid.org or email info@visionaid.org. More information about LVPEI can be found at LVPEI.org