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100th birth anniversary of Govindappa Venkataswamy
October 5 , 2018
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- Google Doodle on October 1 paid tribute to Dr Govindappa Venkataswamy, a visionary Indian ophthalmologist, on his 100th birth anniversary.
- Dr Venkataswamy is the founder and former chairman of Aravind Eye Hospitals, the largest provider of eye care in the world.
- Born on October 1, 1918, in Vadamalapuram, Tamil Nadu, Venkataswamy dedicated his life to eliminating needless blindness.
- In 1973, Venkataswamy was conferred the Padmashree award for his outstanding service to the nation.
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