About Us
Discover the story of The Poona Blind Men's Association and our commitment to comprehensive eye care
About The Poona Blind Men's Association (PBMA)
The Poona Blind Men's Association (PBMA) is a registered charitable organization that was founded on 2nd October, 1952 by Late Mr. Tukaram Sahadeo Bamankar (blind) and a group of fellow blind persons. The organization started with a small room where they provided welfare services for the blind community. Later, Late Mr. N. M. Merchant joined the organization and helped in creating employment opportunities for the blind in various industries.
Late Mr. Niranjan Pandya, who became the Hon. Secretary in 1966, initiated several projects that made PBMA one of the best and most recognized organizations for the blind in India and abroad.
The main objectives of PBMA are:
Prevent Blindness
Through awareness campaigns and comprehensive treatment programs
Rehabilitate
The blind through education and specialized training programs
Establish Institutions
For the welfare and development of the visually impaired
PBMA offers a wide range of services for the visually impaired, covering all aspects of rehabilitation:
Technical Training Institute
Where the blind can learn skills such as computer literacy, call centre operation and more.
Home for Aged Blind Women
Where elderly blind women can live with dignity and comfort in a peaceful environment.
Poona Blind Men Association's HV Desai Eye Hospital
A non-government, non-profit, NABH Accredited eye care facility that was established in 2000 on a 5-acre land. It has now expanded with hospitals and Vision Centres at more locations.
Hospital Locations
Information on locations of all 3 Hospitals and Kalyani Nagar clinic
H.V. Desai Eye Hospital
Hadapsar, Pune
Kalyani Nagar Centre
Pune
Shanshakseth Sable Eye Hospital
Solapur
Kantalaxmi Shah Eye Hospital
Nandurbar
Network Coverage
Our comprehensive reach across Maharashtra