Mirzapur(UP), Aprail 8: Amid the ongoing challenges of eye care in rural areas, the Adani Foundation’s Vision Care Program has emerged as a beacon of hope for the people of Mirzapur. Focused on combating poor eyesight among women, children, and the elderly, the initiative offers free eye checkups, spectacles, and referral services to those in need.
Indravati Devi, a middle-aged homemaker from Mirzapur who struggled with vision problems for years, shared her experience: “Thanks to this program, I can see clearly again. I now feel safer and more self-reliant.”
Launched in August 2024, the Vision Care Program has conducted over 1.17 lakh screenings across 11 states in India. In Mirzapur alone, more than 23,000 individuals have benefitted so far, including schoolchildren, senior citizens, and women.
The program includes:
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Free eye screenings
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Distribution of free eyeglasses
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Referrals to specialists for advanced care
It aligns with the Government of India’s National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI) and reaches deep into rural communities through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The Adani Foundation, established in 1996, currently operates across 6,769 villages in 19 states, positively impacting the lives of over 9.1 million people. Working in areas such as education, healthcare, livelihood, nutrition, and climate action, the Foundation also contributes actively toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
