Aravind, with its mission to ‘eliminate needless blindness’, provides large volume, high quality and affordable care. 50% of its patients receive services either free of cost or at steeply subsidised rate, yet the organisation remains financially self-sustainable. Much importance is given to equity – ensuring that all patients are accorded the same high quality care and service, regardless of their economic status. A critical component of Aravind’s model is the high patient volume, which brings with it the benefits of economies of scale. Aravind’s unique assembly-line approach increases productivity tenfold. Over 4.5 lakh eye surgeries or procedures are performed a year at Aravind, making it one of the largest eye care providers in the world. Since its inception, Aravind has handled more than 5.6 crore ( 56 Million) outpatient visits and performed more than 60 lakh (6million) surgeries. The Aravind Eye Care System now serves as a model for India, and the rest of the world.