Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, along with General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, visited the Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital, Bhuj from 03–05 February 2026. The camp, organised in collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi and conducted under the aegis of Southern Command, successfully restored the vision to over 200 veterans, their dependents, and civilians from the Kutch region. The outreach event targeted a population of nearly 3,000 across the Kutch district, including beneficiaries from more than 120 villages of Bhuj Taluka. Surgeries were performed using state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment and premium intraocular lenses, adhering to the highest clinical and safety standards. The Defence Secretary felicitated Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Consultant and Head of Department (Ophthalmology), and the surgical eye team from Army Hospital (R&R) for their outstanding contribution. Release ID: 2223996. Visitor Counter: 267.
Key Entities Referenced
Military Hospital, Bhuj: Location of the surgical eye camp.
Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi: Collaborated in organizing the Surgical Eye Camp.
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry overseeing the initiative.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Secretary visits Surgical Eye Camp at
Military Hospital, Bhuj
3-day camp restores vision to over 200 veterans & civilians
Posted On: 05 FEB 2026 6:55PM by PIB Delhi
Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, along with General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern
Command Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, visited the Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital, Bhuj, organised in
collaboration with Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi. Conducted under the aegis of
Southern Command, the three-day camp (03–05 February 2026) successfully restored the vision to over
200 veterans, their dependents, and civilians from the Kutch region.
This outreach event targeted a population of nearly 3,000 across the Kutch district, including beneficiaries
from more than 120 villages of Bhuj Taluka, covering remote border villages such as Lakhpat, Narayan
Sarovar, and Dayapar. The surgeries were performed using state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment and
premium intraocular lenses, adhering to the highest clinical and safety standards.
The Defence Secretary appreciated the initiative, describing it as a commendable example of the Indian
Army’s commitment to veterans’ welfare and military–civil cooperation. He acknowledged the impact of
such outreach programmes in improving the quality of life of beneficiaries in remote and border areas.In recognition of exemplary service, the Defence Secretary felicitated Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra,
Consultant and Head of Department (Ophthalmology), and the surgical eye team from Army Hospital
(R&R) for their outstanding contribution in delivering high-quality ophthalmic care under challenging
field conditions. He also interacted with patients in the post-operative wards, enquired about their well-
being, and personally distributed post-operative medicines and spectacles to several beneficiaries.
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