Dalmia Bharat Foundation Organises Free Eye Check-Up Camp
Bhubaneswar: The Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), joined hands with Care Netram, an organization dedicated to vision care for the underprivileged, to host a free eye check-up camp at the Occupational Health Center at Dalmia Cement’s Cuttack plant, Kapilas Cement Works (KCW), Odisha. The camp aimed to provide accessible and affordable vision care services, benefiting 94 individuals from surrounding villages such as Suniapada, Biswali, Kanpur, Kushapada, Garudagaon, Kanamira, Amiyajhari, Byree, Mania, Sapanpur, Barunia, as well as KCW workers, employees, and their families.
During the check-up, subsidized spectacles were provided to those with refraction defects, while patients with conditions like cataracts and retina abnormalities were counseled and referred for further evaluation and treatment in Bhubaneswar. Noteworthy is that four special cases received counseling for free cataract operations at the affiliated hospital, Vision Care in Bhubaneswar.
Mr. Bhavesh Wala, Deputy Executive Director of DCBL and Unit Head of KCMW, expressed, “At Dalmia Bharat, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve, fostering sustainable development. Through offering essential healthcare services and promoting preventive care, we strive to create a lasting improvement in the well-being of Odisha’s people. We take pride in contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.”
The Occupational Health Center at KCW, Cuttack, boasts a dedicated medical team and essential facilities to address the healthcare needs of the community. Services offered include medical consultations, pharmacy services, and nursing care. Over the past year, the center has catered to a total of 17,158 OPD patients, with over 2,400 patients coming from nearby communities.
Additionally, the center extends its services beyond its immediate area, ensuring essential healthcare support reaches those in need. Furthermore, the center provides ambulance services and operates a mobile medical unit to ensure healthcare access for underserved populations. Last year, another eye check-up camp was organized in collaboration with the Melvin Jones Lions Eye Hospital
