National Vitamin C Day – National Vitamin C Day is observed annually on April 4th….
Date: 4th April 2025
National Vitamin C Day – National Vitamin C Day is observed annually on April 4th to raise awareness about the importance of
vitamin C for overall health and well-being.

World Autism Awareness Day – World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day annually on 2 April….
Date: 2nd April 2025
World Autism Awareness Day – World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day annually on 2 April, encouraging
Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about autistic individuals throughout the world.

Prevention of Blindness Week – Prevent Blindness has declared February 24th …….
Date: 1st April 2025
Prevention of Blindness Week – Prevent Blindness has declared February 24th to March 2nd as the Second Annual Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week, focusing on education and support for families and healthcare professionals regarding ROP.

In celebration of World Glaucoma Week (March 9-15, 2025), the Department of Ophthalmology organized an enlightening talk by the esteemed Dr. Ambika Shetty on the topic, “Decoding Glaucoma: A contemporary overview for clinicians”
In celebration of World Glaucoma Week (March 9-15, 2025), the Department of Ophthalmology organized an enlightening talk by the esteemed Dr. Ambika Shetty on the topic, “Decoding Glaucoma: A contemporary overview for clinicians”.This informative session aimed to raise awareness about glaucoma, its risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options, promoting early detection and intervention to preserve vision.The talk was followed by Quiz session for the audience members including faculty members, post graduates & undergraduates.
Free Glaucoma screening was conducted in Ophthalmology OPD on 14th March, 2025 -for all patients & staff above the age of 40 years. Visual field analysis & OCT were also made available at deduced amount, for glaucoma suspects.
An awareness class was taken by Final year MBBS students and faculty to patients & bystanders on the same day.
RA Awareness Day is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and is observed on 2 February to spread awareness for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

On 1st February, the Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day.
On 1st February, the Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day. This year, the Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 47th Raising Day. Indian Coast Guard has played a significant role in securing the Indian Coasts and enforcing regulations within the Maritime Zones of India.
