In order to create awareness on eye donation, hundreds of denizens of the city alongwith tribal people from rural Jharkhand participated in ‘Run for Vision’ campaign on Wednesday in the presence of dignitaries from various sections of society.
The programme organised by Kashyap Memorial Eye Bank in coordination with Adivasi Jan Parishad added enthusiasm among the natives as it coincided with the festival of Karma wherein nature is worshipped by residents of the State.
“I am feeling good to participate in a run for cause. It will remain a memorable moment for me and my villagers,” Putul Tirkey, a home maker from Bada Ghagra said.
Similarly, Sumanti Tirkey, a college student of Bero Block said, “For the first time ever, I ran for a noble work.”
Notably, the eye bank is giving special attention to tribal population especially those hailing from the rural area. It has adopted Khunti district wherein the 29th National Eye Donation Fortnight was organized on August 25. Also, the Vision for Rural Campaign was started here.
“We will hold free eye check up camps at Arki and Murhu blocks on September 16. On September 17, similar camp is planned at Kalamati and Karra blocks. In Rania and Torpa blocks it is to be held on September 18 and 19. School students suffering with eye-problems will be provided spectacles,” Medical Director of the bank Dr Bharti Kashyap said.
Around 1,000 charity coupons were distributed among the participating tribal residents here. Meanwhile, families of the 13 eye donors of the State capital were also felicitated here.
Besides, winners of all the groups including women and girls who participated in the run were also awarded.
Managing Director of The Pioneer, Jharkhand Edition, Pawan Bajaj, newly elected Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce president Ratan Modi, and Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Chairperson Sanjay Mishra along with other guests attended the programme.