The transport department in Kashipur arranged a free eye examination camp at the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) office, where 150 vehicle drivers and members of the public underwent testing on Wednesday.
The camp was conducted under the direction of Kashipur ARTO Enforcement Sandeep Verma. It focused on eye health among drivers and public awareness linked to safe vehicle operation.
Specialists conduct examinations
A team of eye specialists from Nirmal Eye Institute, Rishikesh, carried out the examinations. The team included Wasim Ahmed, Manoj and Sukhbir.
People found to have vision-related problems received spectacles free of charge when they required them. Vehicle drivers participated in the camp and showed interest in learning more about eye health.
Road safety awareness
Sandeep Verma said the transport department has been organising awareness programmes on road safety and will continue such public-oriented initiatives in the future.
The department linked the camp with greater health awareness among drivers, safer vehicle operation and stronger traffic management. It also identified accident prevention as one of the intended objectives of the initiative.
Transport tax officer Nandan Arya, Jagdish Chandra, Anil Kumar, Sachin Kumar and Jayant Vashishth helped manage the programme. Enforcement personnel Arvind Singh, Nisha Rana, Sonia, Kailash Chandra and Gajendra were also involved in organising the camp.
Conclusion
The Kashipur camp provided eye examinations to 150 people and free spectacles to those needing them, while the transport department said it would continue road-safety awareness activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the eye examination camp held?
The camp was held at the ARTO office in Kashipur.
Q. How many people had their eyes examined?
A total of 150 people underwent eye examinations at the camp.
Q. Who received free spectacles?
People identified as needing spectacles after the examination received them free of charge.
Q. Which organisation provided the eye specialists?
The specialists came from Nirmal Eye Institute in Rishikesh.
Q. Who directed the camp?
The camp was conducted under the direction of Kashipur ARTO Enforcement Sandeep Verma.
