The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised Karnataka’s Asha Kirana initiative as a model for accessible eye care, supported by the state government and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. A report highlights 14 million vision screenings, over 4.5 lakh free spectacles distributed and more than 2.5 lakh cataract surgeries across eight districts. The programme has also established 393 permanent vision centres to strengthen community-based eye-care services
