Initiative aims to facilitate around 10,000 vision screenings and enable distribution of up to 7,500 pairs of eyeglasses annually.
Designed to reduce access barriers related to distance, affordability, and time constraints.
NEW DELHI (India CSR): SBI Funds Management Limited (SBIFML), as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to strengthening community health outcomes, has launched two MobilEYES Clinic Vans in partnership with VisionSpring Foundation. The initiative is designed to improve access to primary eyecare services for underserved communities across New Delhi and Bangalore.
Through this initiative, SBIFML aims to facilitate approximately 10,000 vision screenings annually and support the distribution of up to 7,500 pairs of eyeglasses for individuals requiring basic vision correction. The mobile units will operate within neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, industrial areas, and transport hubs, helping ease barriers related to distance, affordability, and limited access to eyecare services.
As the implementation partner, VisionSpring Foundation will conduct comprehensive screenings, dispense corrective eyewear for presbyopia, and refer individuals requiring further medical attention – such as those with cataract‑related concerns – to appropriate healthcare providers. A toll‑free helpline will be available to support individuals needing follow‑up assistance. The launch event in New Delhi was attended by senior representatives from SBIFML and VisionSpring Foundation, along with stakeholders from the broader eye‑health ecosystem.
Debasish Mishra, Managing Director & CEO at SBI Funds Management Limited, said: “SBIFML remains committed to supporting community‑focused initiatives that improve access to basic services. Through this programme, we aim to assist in bringing primary eye-care closer to people who may face challenges in availing such services. Our partnership with VisionSpring Foundation reflects our continued effort to contribute responsibly to community wellbeing.”
Anshu Taneja, Managing Director, India at VisionSpring Foundation, said: “Clear vision is fundamental for a person’s wellbeing and livelihood. Yet underserved communities face many barriers to accessing quality and affordable eyecare, whether it be long distance to the nearest hospital or clinic, high travel costs, inflexible working hours, or stigma around wearing eyeglasses. These are all barriers we aim to address with MobilEYES Clinic Vans, by bringing quality and affordable eyecare directly into communities. Through this partnership with SBI Funds Management Limited, we’re able to reach more vulnerable people and help them receive the eyeglasses they need to see clearly.”
Over the course of the year, SBIFML and VisionSpring Foundation will monitor the reach and effectiveness of the MobilEYES Clinic Vans and aim to expand the initiative to help more people access appropriate eyecare without having to travel long distances.
SBI Funds Management Limited is the asset management company of SBI Mutual Fund, a joint venture between the State Bank of India (SBI), the Banker to every Indian, and Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager and a leading player in the global asset management industry. SBIFML offers a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, including Mutual Funds, Specialized Investment Funds, Portfolio Management Services, Offshore Funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), and offerings in GIFT City through its subsidiary. These services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of investors across segments, including Retail Investors, High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs), Corporates, and Institutional Clients. SBI Mutual Fund is India’s largest mutual fund house, with average assets under management (AAUM) of over ₹12.57 lakh crore for the quarter of April – June 2026 (source: AMFI).
VisionSpring Foundation is a social mission creating access to eyeglasses for low-income adults and children. Annually in India, VisionSpring Foundation through its mission reaches more than 27 lakh (2.7 million) people with eye-screenings and corrects the vision of more than 12 lakh (1.2 million) people with eyeglasses. On average, 73% of VisionSpring’s participants acquire their first-ever pair of eyeglasses through the See to Earn, See to Learn, and See to be Safe programs. To date, VisionSpring Foundation has provided an estimate of 9.5 million (95 lakh) pairs of corrective eyeglasses in India, creating more than $3 billion (approx. Rs. 27,000 crore) in economic impact for low-income households. The organisation delivers on its eye health mission across 28 states, working with more than 1,000 hospitals/healthcare facilities and NGOs, 15 state governments and agencies, and 65 corporates/CSRs.
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