Creating Awareness & Educating Communities
We conduct awareness drives, workshops, and campaigns to help people understand the importance of eye donation, remove myths, and encourage individuals to pledge their eyes with confidence.
Empowering Every Child Through Education
Netradana is one of GandadhaGudi’s most heartfelt initiatives, dedicated to spreading awareness about eye donation and helping families give the ultimate gift — the gift of sight.
Millions of people in India suffer from corneal blindness, and a single eye donor can help restore vision for two individuals.
In memory of Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar (Appu) and his inspiring humanitarian values, we strive to make eye donation a widely understood and accepted practice across Karnataka.
We conduct awareness drives, workshops, and campaigns to help people understand the importance of eye donation, remove myths, and encourage individuals to pledge their eyes with confidence.
During the crucial hours after a loved one passes away, we support families with clear guidance and coordinate immediately with nearby eye banks to ensure a smooth, respectful donation process.
Through pledge drives, youth engagement programs, and digital outreach, we inspire individuals to register as donors and join our mission to eliminate corneal blindness.
Family contacts GandadhaGudi or the nearest eye bank after the person passes away.
A trained medical team reaches the location within hours.
The corneas are removed hygienically without affecting the appearance of the deceased.
The donated corneas are matched and transplanted to patients with corneal blindness.
Almost anyone, regardless of age or gender. Only a few medical conditions restrict donation.
Immediately after death. Ideally, within 6 hours.
No. The procedure takes only 20–30 minutes.
Yes. Even if the person has not pledged, the family can authorize donation.
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