The ASG Fellowship Programme is a post-postgraduate subspecialty training programme in ophthalmology, designed for ophthalmologists seeking advanced expertise beyond their postgraduate qualifications. The programme offers focused training in Retina, Phaco-Refractive Surgery, Phaco-Medical Retina, Phaco-Oculoplasty, and Phaco-Squint.

The six graduating fellows underwent intensive training combining hands-on clinical experience, surgical exposure, mentorship, and academic learning. The programme focuses on developing advanced clinical and surgical skills, sound clinical decision-making, and the ability to manage complex cases in specialised areas of ophthalmology.

The convocation brought together senior ophthalmologists, faculty members, fellows and distinguished guests to celebrate the achievements of the graduating batch and mark their transition from fellowship training to independent professional practice.

The academic programme included interactions between mentors and fellows, with discussions focusing on the fellowship journey, academics, and ethics in ophthalmic practice. The event also recognised the achievements of the graduating fellows through the presentation of fellowship certificates and awards.

The academic programme is supported by ASG Hospital’s Academic Cell, led by Dr. Ganesh Pillay, Chief of Research & Academics and Regional COO (Central India), ASG Hospital Limited; Dr. Mayank Sharma, Director – Induction & Training and Regional COO (Rajasthan), ASG Hospital Limited; and Dr. Koushik Tripathy, Secretary, Academic Cell and Medical Director, ASG Eye Hospital, Kolkata. The Academic Cell plays a key role in strengthening structured learning, academic development, and continuous professional training across ASG’s ophthalmic ecosystem.

Dr. Arun Singhvi, MD & CEO, ASG Hospital, emphasised the importance of developing specialised talent in ophthalmology and addressing the growing need for skilled subspecialists. He highlighted the role of structured advanced training and continuous upskilling in bridging the talent gap while ensuring that specialised eye care remains responsive to the needs of the population.

The six graduating fellows joined the growing community of 28 ophthalmologists who have completed training through the ASG Fellowship Programme, taking their specialised skills forward to contribute to advanced eye care in their respective professional settings.

The Fellowship Programme reflects ASG Hospital’s commitment to extending its contribution to ophthalmology beyond patient care by nurturing skilled subspecialists, promoting surgical excellence and strengthening the ecosystem for advanced ophthalmic training.

As the future unfolds, ASG Hospital Limited plans to develop its academic program further through provision of research programs, international observerships as well as using the latest diagnostic and surgical facilities available today.

Through continuous upgrading of ophthalmologists, ASG will ensure that there is a sustained supply of talent to improve the standards of specialized eye care services.

• Balanced growth engine: Three pillar strategy combining 8 to 10 targeted acquisitions annually with 5 to 7 new organic multispeciality centres and 100 district centres each year to accelerate market consolidation while maintaining clinical quality. 

• Affordability through efficiency: Leveraging centralised procurement, technology, and economies of scale to reduce the cost of advanced eye care procedures while sustaining world class clinical outcomes.

Bengaluru, December 4, 2025: ASG Eye Hospital, India’s leading super specialty eye care chain, today announced its long-term strategic roadmap, Vision 2030, aimed at significantly expanding access to high quality ophthalmic care across the country. Supported by marquee investors General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital, the organisation plans to invest Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crore, by 2030.

This investment will be deployed to expand ASG’s national footprint nearly fourfold, building a network of 600 to 700 centres across India and reinforcing its leadership position in the country’s estimated $5.5 billion eye care market. For the past 20 years, ASG has provided high-quality eye care to everyone, regardless of their financial status or awareness, and made world class healthcare treatments available across the country. Having established a considerable presence with 175+ centres in 95+ cities in India, ASG now intends to focus on the under-served fringe areas.

Vision 2030 follows a three pronged growth strategy that combines targeted acquisitions with accelerated organic expansion. ASG plans to pursue 8 to 10 niche practice acquisitions annually, enabling the integration of strong regional clinical capabilities, building on the playbook established through the recent acquisition of Vasan Eye Care. In parallel, the company will establish 5 to 7 new state of the art centres each year, with a focused push into the 100 districts (annually) where demand for quality eye care is rising rapidly and specialist access remains limited.

Dr. Arun Singhvi, Managing Director and CEO, ASG Eye Hospital, noted, “Vision 2030 is fundamentally about market disruption through impact. With over 80% of vision loss in India being preventable, our expansion is a mission to end unnecessary blindness. We are taking world class eye care out of the metropolitan hubs and into the heartland, where the need is more acute. Our significant investment is a declaration that no Indian should lose their sight due to lack of access or financial barriers. Through Public-Private partnerships and pioneering Tele-ophthalmology, we are building the infrastructure necessary to make quality eye care a right, not a privilege, for every citizen.”

The investment programme extends beyond physical expansion and reflects a sustained commitment to clinical excellence and operational scale. By 2026, ASG’s focus will be to deploy funds and workforce to continue research and development into advanced surgical innovation, diagnostics, and clinician training, while ensuring consistent standards of care across its growing network.