Kanti Velugu Scheme To Screen 1.5 Crore Patients In Second Phase Launch

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The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Government announced to conduct State Government’s Kanti Velugu Programme second phase, in January.

Implemented once again in the Telugu State of Telangana, the Kanti Velugu Scheme, provides free treatment and checkups for those suffering from any eye related issues.  As a part of the scheme, the government wiould distribute medicines along with spectacles to those suffering from eye problems.  The scheme was first introduced in 2018 by Mr. K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister of Telangana.  The scheme was implemented in Malkapur and Medak districts.

However, the scheme was dropped initially after 5 months with an investment of Rs. 106 crores.  Now, once again, the TRS Government announced the implementation of the Kanti Velugu programme, starting from the 18th of January 2023.   In regard to the implementation of the scheme, Mr. K. Chandrashekar Rao held a meeting with Mr. K.T. Rama Rao, the Information Technology and Urban Development Minister of Telangana, Mr. T. Harish Rao, the Telangana Health Minister and other Cabinet ministers.

In the second phase of the prestigious Kanti Velugu initiative, it would cover 1.5 crore individuals and distribute a staggering 55 lakh spectacles among needy patients. Out of the 55 lakh eyeglasses that will be distributed for free of cost, a total of 30 lakh will be reading glasses while the rest of the 25 lakh will be prescription glasses, which will be meant specifically to correct vision problems and for full-time use.

The unique eye care initiative that aims to conduct mass screening programs and distribute quality eyeglasses for free of cost to poor patients would be held over a period of 100 days with a cost of nearly Rs. 200 crores, starting from January 18th.  For this purpose, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) expected to form teams of 1,500 doctors and medical staff.

In addition, the Telangana Government has already released Rs. 200 crores for the smooth conduct the of second phase of the Kanti Velugu initiative, said Mr. T. Harish Rao, the Health Minister of Telangana.

On the 29th of November, Tuesday, Mr. T. Harish Rao said, “Kanti Velugu is the brainchild of Chief Minister, K Chandrashekhar Rao and it’s the health department’s responsibility to implement the prestigious scheme efficiently. I urge all the health workers in Telangana to rise to the occasion and give their best and implement the scheme properly.” 

The scheme would benefit underprivileged people suffering from any kind of eye related issues.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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