Lieutenant Governor Attends Operation Netra 1.0 Closing Ceremony in Ladakh: Over 200 High-Altitude Cataract Surgeries Completed
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Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, participated in the closing ceremony of Operation Netra 1.0. This extensive eye-care initiative was organized by the Fire and Fury Corps in conjunction with the Army Hospital (R&R), the Health Department, and SNM Hospital, Leh.
Record High-Altitude Medical Achievement
The operation reached a notable achievement by:
| Successfully performing over 200 cataract surgeries |
| Holding camps in remote areas such as Tangtse, Nyoma, Chushul, Nubra, and Kargil |
| Setting a record for eye surgeries at India's highest altitude |
Healthcare Outreach in Remote Regions
The objectives of Operation Netra 1.0 included:
| Providing specialized healthcare services in challenging terrains |
| Reaching underserved populations in remote areas of Ladakh |
| Enhancing the quality of life through advanced medical care |
Collaborative Effort
This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of:
| Indian Army |
| Army Hospital (R&R) |
| Ladakh Health Department |
| SNM Hospital, Leh |
Praise for Medical Teams
The Lieutenant Governor expressed commendation for:
| Doctors and paramedical staff |
| Indian Army personnel |
| All stakeholders involved in the initiative |
for their commitment to delivering impactful healthcare services.
Strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation
The initiative underscores:
| Effective civil-military collaboration |
| Commitment to humanitarian outreach |
| Continued efforts to support communities in challenging environments |
