Name:

E.pattu

Age:

85 years old

Residence:

Tandalam village, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Fruit Vendor

Before Surgery:

She was unable to continue her job. Not able to walk on the road. Unable to identify currency notes.

After Surgery:

She is able to look after herself. Resumed her fruit vending business as a hawker. Respected in her family.

Name:

Annamma

Age:

61 years

Residence:

Pudu Colony, Aranvoyal, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Agricultural labourer

Before Surgery:

Could not see enough towork and stopped accepting assignments.

After Surgery:

She is receiving assignments reqularly and contributing to the family kitty.

Name:

Gothandam

Age:

59 years

Residence:

Nambi Nagar, Poonamallee, Tiruvallur District Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Auto-rickshaw driver

Before Surgery:

Not able to drive in the night. Found it difficult to support his family.

After Surgery:

Is able to drive both during night and daytime. Feels useful to his family.

Name:

Kesavan

Age:

67 years

Residence:

Pattabiram, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Mobil tea stall vendor.

Before Surgery:

Found it difficult to take care of his business.

After Surgery:

Restarted his business Able to support his family.

Name:

Rajammal

Age:

62 years

Residence:

Pattabiram, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Housewife

Before Surgery:

She had to employ outsiders to look after the cattle.

After Surgery:

She is able to maintain cows very well. Family status has significantly improved.

Name:

Nirmala

Age:

24 years

Residence:

Sathy Nagar, Pandeswaram, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu

Occupation:

Labourer

Before Surgery:

She was not able to get married due to poor vision.

After Surgery:

Happily married and blessed with a child. She is also able to get short assignments and earn for her family.