Started serving as an Ophthalmic Consultant at the Udupi District Government Hospital and established its first Ophthalmic Unit

12 camps were held in 12 different locations, screening over 20,000 people; 12,000 spectacles were distributed for free, and 2,000 free eye procedures were performed. It has now been re-inaugurated, and services have resumed as of October 4th, 2021.