FPAI – VFI – Eye Care Project
The FPAI-Vision Foundation of India Eye Care Project was launched in the operational area of Kutumb Sudhar Kendra on May 9, 2009 at BMC Compound slums, Tulsiwadi, Mumbai Central with “Joyous Mahila Mandal”.
Dr. Usha Krishna, National President FPA India and Dr. Kulin Kothari, Managing Trustee, Vision Foundation of India inaugurated the Project by lighting the lamp. Mr G.Ramakrishna (donar of the said project), Dr. Mandakini Purandare, Vice President, Dr. Kamal Hazari, Hon. Secretary, FPA India, Mumbai Branch, attended the event. Mr. Imteeyaz Qureshi of Basilica Company which facilitated Mahila Bachat Gat and Mr. Rais Qureshi Centre In Charge of ‘Joyous Mahila Mandal’ were special invitees for the function. Mrs. Vandana Waval, Branch Manager FPA India Mumbai Branch welcomed all the guests and explained the objectives of the Project, she appealed to all the participants to avail the benefits from this project.
Dr. Usha Krishna said that life without vision or poor eye sight is very disturbing and appealed that one must take proper care of eyes to enjoy the beauty around us. She informed that she will personally bear the cost of Cataract operations and minor surgeries. FPAI will help Mahila Mandals to take up Eye Care as a mission. She also emphasized that FPAI Mumbai Branch is interested in providing comprehensive eye care support to people in the community along with the RSH package.
Dr. Kulin Kothari VFI gave information about the prevalence of eye related complications including blindness and said that Cataract and common problems related to eyes can be treated with minor surgery hence one must not ignore the same and benefit from this Project. Dr. Mandakini Purandare shared various initiatives of FPA India, Mumbai Branch in the field of Family Planning, Health and Women’s Empowerment with community participation. All the guests wished best luck for the success of the activity.
Ms. Nazama Qureshi President Tulsiwadi Ekta Mahila Mandal thanked the donor for their efforts and FPAI – VFI for the eye care of the underprivileged people and she assured co-operation in future such activities.
Persons who wish to get more information about this Project must contact 022-24112212/4