AKHNOOR, Nov 2: Social activist and Chairman of Samvedna Society, Keshav Chopra, organised the 112th Free Eye Screening Camp at Shubh International School, Akhnoor, with the aim of providing accessible eye-care facilities to the general public.
The camp was organised in collaboration with Dr. K.D. Multispeciality Hospital, Jammu, headed by Dr. J.P. Singh. It was jointly inaugurated by Keshav Chopra and Padma Shri awardee Romalo Ram.
During the camp, beneficiaries received free eye check-ups, medical consultations and necessary treatment for various eye-related problems. Free medicines were also distributed among the participants to ensure that people from all sections of society could access essential healthcare services without financial burden.
Appreciating the efforts of Keshav Chopra and Samvedna Society, Padma Shri awardee Romalo Ram said that very few social workers dedicate themselves to serving society with such commitment and selflessness, without expecting anything in return. He praised the organisation’s initiative of regularly conducting free medical camps for the welfare of ordinary people and appreciated its efforts to make healthcare facilities accessible to those in need.
Romalo Ram also appealed to parents to limit their children’s use of mobile phones and encourage them to participate in outdoor activities. He highlighted the possible adverse effects of excessive screen time on children’s eye health and stressed the importance of developing healthy habits from an early age.
Speaking on the occasion, Keshav Chopra said that Samvedna Society remained committed to serving the common people with dedication and a spirit of selfless service. He stated that the organisation would continue conducting free health and eye-screening camps not only in Jammu but also in areas beyond the city to ensure that maximum people, particularly those with limited access to healthcare facilities, benefited from such initiatives.
He further emphasised that public welfare and humanitarian service would continue to remain the primary objectives of the organisation.
Principal of Shubh International School, Shilpa Dubey, expressed her gratitude to Samvedna Society and its entire team for organising the free eye-screening camp on the school premises. She appreciated their dedication towards social welfare and providing free healthcare facilities to the general public. She said that such initiatives play an important role in promoting health awareness and strengthening the spirit of community service.
Dr. Ankur, Shazia, Kavita, Sonika, Rajinder, Vijinder, Mohan Singh, Rabia Khajuria, Ashok Kumar, Vikas Dubey, Suhana Sharma, Anju, Manoj, Sourav Gupta and others were also present on the occasion.