The Kanti Velugu camps organized by the government to prevent vision related problems for those suffering from eye related problems are continuing successfully in the state. Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao with great determination to build a blindness-free society, people expressing happiness over the conduct of second phase of Kanti Velugu program which has been started across the state from January 19th. Those who are above 18 years old are availing eye tests are being done for those people above 18 years old free glasses are being distributed to those who are in need.
The people expressing happiness over Government’s initiative to organize Kanti Velugu program. The program will continue till June 15. Except on holidays, the staff is drafted locally and take initiative to complete the tests quickly. They are working committedly towards the completion of the targets.
• 1500 teams working…..
Along with 1500 teams, buffer teams have also been formed to run Kanti Velugu camps across the state. They are working in all mandals and municipalities. Villages were selected taking primary health center as unit. Asha workers, ANMs and officials are collecting population wise details in villages and organizing camps accordingly. People are making good use of this camps. Local Public representatives such as Sarpanches, Panchayat Secretaries, Municipal Chairman, Commissioners and Councilors are actively involved to make sure tha everyone above 18 years of age is in the area gets tested.
As the saying goes “Sarvendriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam”… If eyes are not functioning properly right then all the problems are there. Most of the elders in our homes, whether they have eye problems or vision loss… don’t talk about it. Going to the doctor will cost money and compromise. A scheme that is very beneficial to the people is the Kanti Velugu scheme. Along with free eye examinations, necessary medicines and spectacles are provided free of cost by the government. People are happy about this program.
• Eye tests for 88,51,164 people. 55.79 percent completion of target:
As part of the second phase, the officials of the medical and health department have set a target of conducting eye examinations for around one and a half crore people in all the under the jurisdiction of all gram panchayats and municipalities in the state. So far 88,51,164 people have undergone eye examinations. Free reading glasses were distributed to 14.69 lakhs people. Vitamin A, D, B complex pills are being distributed to those with infections along with eye drops. Doctors are giving advice and instructions to those who need surgery.
Camps are very useful….people’s response…
— Vallandasu Dasharatha, Aregudem, Chityala Mandal, Nalgonda District
I came to the Kanti Velugu medical camp to get my eyes checked. Eye tests are being done well in the camps. I had eye tests done. Many people are suffering from eye problems in the villages. Kanti Velugu taken up by the government has become a boon to the poor. These camps are very useful for middle class people like us. The doctors examined the eyes and gave free glasses. Now my vision is better. The quality of the glasses is also very good.
— Bhimidi Mothamma, Aregudem, Chityala Mandal, Nalgonda District.
It is heartening that CM KCR is organizing Kanti Velugu camps for those suffering from eye problems who cannot afford treatment in private hospitals. In the past, we used to face difficulties by going to distant places and taking exams. At present, a team of doctors are doing eye tests in the villages. I was examined and given glasses. Glasses are very good. These services are very beneficial for people like us.
