Sightsavers’ work in India, which started in 1966, has supported the treatment of millions of persons with eye disorders and brought eye services to some of the least served areas of the country. In addition, many thousands of irreversibly blind people have received rehabilitation and educational support to enable them to lead lives of independence and dignity. Sightsavers is registered in India as "Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind" under BPT Act 1951 vide registration no. E4330.