Prevention of Blindness week
This week from 1st of April to 7
th of April is celebrated as Prevention of
Blindness week . Eyes are the most attractive part of the body. They are the
whole and soul of our body. They play an important role in our life. Eyes
capture the most beautiful moments .
Establishment:
This week was first established by Dr. Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit
Kaur in the year 1960 under the societies registration act of 1860.
“The Right to Sight” was propelled by the WHO for counteractive action of the
visual impairments.
The international agency for the Prevention of Blindness [IAPB] was founded
in the year 1975 to lead the international efforts in blindness prevent
activities.
The government has taken many measures under this activity. Many eye care
centre have been opened. Many eye care trusts have been established for all
the people . Campaigns have been arranged for free . Eye check ups have be
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