Maharashtra To Provide Free Eye Tests, Spectacles To 20 Lakh Govt School Students
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has launched a statewide initiative to conduct free eye examinations for around 20 lakh school students and provide prescription spectacles to children diagnosed with vision problems. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the state government, Ratnanidhi Charitable Trust and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to implement…
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The state's School Education Department has joined forces with Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation to screen over 20 lakh government school students for eye problems and provide free prescription glasses to those in need. The memorandum of understanding, signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Deputy Chief Minister, outlines a three-year plan to conduct screenings in classes 5 to 10 across the state.
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust will act as the implementation partner, while OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation will provide technical support. Eligible students will receive glasses at no cost. The project aims to detect and address vision issues early, improving classroom learning for students who require vision correction.
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