So far, 80,67,243 have been under gone eye tests across the state through the “Kanti Velugu” program which is aimed at provide better health services schemes in Telangana. 13,70,296 people with visual impairment were identified and given free spectacles and medicines. Beneficiaries expressed happiness that thousands of rupees are being saved for poor and middle class families by getting free treatment at government medical centers.
The state government has brought Kanti Velugu Scheme with an aim of providing health for all. The government issued instructions to Medical, Health & Family Welfare department to organize the program for 100 days from January 19 to June 15,2023. District administration has made elaborate arrangements to make sure all the people get covered under this program.
District collectors, Medical and Health officials and officials of various departments are planning and implementing the camps in advance. According to the targets set by the government, the Kanti Velugu camps are being vigorously implemented throughout the state with advance plans, continuous monitoring, daily reviews, analysis, video conference and meetings, correcting the deficiencies from time to time.
The figures recorded in the camps show that in all the districts, there are more people who are facing the problem of short sightedness. Many people over the age of 40 come to the camp with short sightedness. Reading glasses are provided to such people immediately. Besides these, vitamin A, D and B complex tablets are being distributed to many people who are coming with eye related problems. People above the age of 50 are mostly suffering from cataracts. Information about the treatment time for those who need surgery is provided through Mobile Phones. Doctors are giving advice and precautionary measures to those who have already got surgery and are suffering from other problems.
