25/03/2026
The 6th Vision and Road Safety (VARS) Conference has commenced with a clear and urgent message: vision health must be recognised as a core element of road safety.
At the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, leaders from healthcare, transport, industry, NGOs, and CSR have come together. The 6th Vision and Road Safety (VARS) Conference has commenced with a clear and urgent message: vision health must be recognised as a core element of road safety.
At the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, leaders from healthcare, transport, industry, NGOs, and CSR have come together to advance conversations on safer and more inclusive mobility.
Driven by the collective efforts of India Vision Institute, Mission for Vision, Sightsavers India, and VisionSpring Foundation, this initiative has grown into a nationwide movement, conducting vision screenings for over 2.5 million commercial vehicle drivers.
The panel discussion, moderated by Anshu Taneja, Managing Director, VisionSpring Foundation, on "Vision and Road Safety - Awareness and Policy," highlighted how awareness and policy must work together to improve road safety outcomes.
The discussion focused on the role of corporates, targeted campaigns, stronger enforcement, and the need for tailored communication. It underscored that lasting impact would require policy support, behavioural change, and strong cross-sector collaboration. Nina Chatrath, Trustee, VisionSpring Foundation, also emphasised the importance of prioritising vision as a critical component of road safety.
The call to action is clear:
Make eye health the 5th “E” of road safety, alongside Engineering, Enforcement, Education, and Emergency Care.
Because safer roads begin with clear vision.
VISION 2020/IAPB | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India| UNRSF – UN Road Safety Fund
Vinod Daniel OAM | RN Mohanty | Anshu Taneja | Elizabeth Kurian | Dr.Sushma Adappa | Reema Kothari Jogani | Neha Chawla | Nitin Kedare | Dr. Eilia Jafar | Sophia Joseph