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Former Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth Named Goodwill Ambassador for VISION 2020 India.

Appointment | Dated: 20 Mar 2025

On March 19, 2025, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former captain of the Indian national cricket team, was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for VISION 2020 India, a national initiative dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness and visual impairment across India.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The announcement was made at an event hosted by Sankara Nethralaya, a renowned eye care institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), which is an integral member of VISION 2020 India.
  • - VISION 2020: The Right to Sight - India is a national initiative aimed at eradicating avoidable blindness and visual impairment throughout India.
  • - VISION 2020 India addresses the significant public health issue of blindness in India, with around 5 million blind individuals, 80% of whom have avoidable cases. The initiative provides free eye check-ups, surgeries, and vision correction services to underserved communities.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On March 18, 2025, Goibibo, an online travel platform based in Gurugram, appointed Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as its new brand ambassador
  • (ii) Rishabh Pant will feature alongside cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar in Goibibo’s latest campaign, highlighting the joy and adventure of travel.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for VISION 2020 India?

Correct Answer: Krishnamachari Srikkanth

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