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Operation Drishti provides 446 eye surgeries in Jammu and Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the conclusion of Phase-II of the Mega Cataract Surgery Camp, known as ‘Op Drishti’, in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative has provided eye screenings to more than 150,000 people and successfully performed 446 surgeries.
Sinha highlighted the challenges faced by medical teams in reaching remote and border areas, specifically noting the operations in Tangdhar, Kupwara. Due to difficult mountainous terrain and security concerns, medical teams led by Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra established an underground operation theatre to conduct surgeries.
The Lieutenant Governor praised the Indian Army, medical professionals, and support staff for their commitment to providing specialized care to populations with limited access to advanced medical treatment, stating the program helps restore dignity and quality of life to residents in remote regions.
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Indian Army · Jammu and Kashmir · Manoj Sinha · Sanjay Kumar Mishra · Tangdhar
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Medical teams conducted surgeries in an underground operation theatre in Tangdhar, Kupwara. bhaskarlive.in · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 446 surgeries were performed through the initiative. bhaskarlive.in · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra led the medical teams during the Tangdhar operation. bhaskarlive.in · thekashmirimages.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that Operation Drishti reflects the Army's courage, dedication, and resolve. bhaskarlive.in · thekashmirimages.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 150,000 people underwent eye screenings under Operation Drishti.