Silchar: The Lions Club of Silchar Valley View, in association with Saksham NGO, organised a free eye check-up camp for students at Samiran Nag Modern English Medium School, Silcoorie, on Friday.

Optometrist Shayanta Das examined 72 students during the camp, coordinated by Nirmal Rabidas. Eight of them were diagnosed with serious eye ailments and referred to S.M. Dev Civil Hospital, Silchar, for further treatment at no cost.

The programme opened with an awareness session on eye donation, led by Rabidas and school principal Pronoy Nag.

Vice-principal Thamasha Dhar Nag, along with teachers and volunteers—including Aman Verma, Ripon Rabidas, Roudra Das, Sangita Dhubi, Amrita Chetri, Sarmishtha Das, Sushanta Roy, Bimal Kanti Das, Kunal Deb, and Anamika Das—helped in smoothly conducting the camp.

Social workers Jantu Das and Tuhin Das also extended their support.

Project chairperson Subir Dey expressed gratitude to the Purnima Nag Memorial Society and the school authorities for their cooperation. He said the Lions Club will continue to hold similar camps in remote parts of Cachar district to benefit more students in need.

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