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K'taka ropes in German firm for improving eyecare in rural regions

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March 07, 2025

The Karnataka government on Thursday entered into an agreement with ZEISS India, the German manufacturer of optical systems and opto-electronics, to improve the eye-care operations in rural areas of the state.

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An MoU was signed between the Karnataka government and ZEISS India on Thursday for running Vidya Drishti Program.

As part of the launch programme, a mobile eye screening unit will be screening 532,000 school children aged 5 to 16, and provide prescription glasses to those in need. In addition to this, approx. 600,000 underprivileged population aged above 39 also will be screened as part of this drive.

The company and the government will also initiate a skill-building programme for the eye-care professionals in the region. The objective is to foster professional development, provide career advancement opportunities and ensure best patient outcomes in the Kalaburagi district.

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