This Visionary Eye Surgeon Has Restored Sight To Over 100,000 Poor Patients For Free — And Most People Still Don’t Know His Name
In a remote Himalayan village where basic healthcare is a dream and roads disappear into clouds, one man dared to defy destiny. Armed with nothing but skill, compassion, and a pair of steady hands, Dr Sanduk Ruit has quietly transformed over 100,000 lives—restoring sight to the blind without charging a single rupee to those who couldn’t afford it. Now, with the world finally taking notice following his 2025 Isa Award for Service to Humanity, the story of this unsung hero is emerging from the shadows. What he’s achieved isn’t just rare—it’s revolutionary.
May 04, 2025, 09:53 AM IST
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Government sources said the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the policy which has been pending for the last two years.
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Economic Survey 2013-14: 'More needs to be done to give quality, affordable healthcare'
The allocations for the health sector have increased over the years, it added.
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