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IVI AND ACCOR INDIA

offering free screenings and corrective spectacles significantly transforming their lives."
to children in need.
LICHFL’s commitment to corporate social
As part of IVI’s "Eye See & I Learn" programme, responsibility was underscored by Sandeep
screenings were conducted in Rewa, Sirmaur, Tripathi, who stated, "Every child deserves a fair
Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh districts of chance at success, and good vision is integral to
Madhya Pradesh, as well as Banda, Chitrakoot, that journey. This partnership with IVI reflects
and Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh. The initiative our dedication to creating opportunities,
identified 4,075 children with refractive errors fostering hope, and making a lasting impact on
and provided them with free prescription glasses underserved communities."
to enhance their learning experience and overall IVI AND ACCOR INDIA
quality of life.

At an event at Government PK Girls (CM IVI recently carried out a philanthropic
Rise) Higher Secondary School in Rewa, Madhya programme in collaboration with Accor India.
Pradesh, 46 children received spectacles in the This event focused on addressing uncorrected
presence of LICHFL’s senior officials, including refractive errors among school children and
Vinay Mishra, the Area Manager, and Sanjay providing vision screenings for underprivileged
Tripathi, the Regional CSR Lead. Out of the urban communities.
1,200 students screened at the school, 103 were IVI AND ACCOR INDIA
diagnosed with refractive issues and provided
with corrective lenses.
IVI’s CEO, Vinod Daniel, highlighted the
significance of early intervention, stating,
"Uncorrected refractive errors hinder academic
success and development. Our programmes
ensure a clear vision, boosting education, and
opportunities. Studies indicate that children
with good vision have a 55.6% higher lifetime
earning potential than those with uncorrected
vision problems. Thanks to LIC Housing Finance’s
support, we can provide clarity to children
who have never undergone an eye test before,

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