**Executive Summary**
The Indian Army successfully conducted ‘Op Netra 1.0,’ a four-day advanced surgical eye camp at 153 General Hospital, Leh, from April 27–30, 2026. The initiative provided specialized medical care to 950 patients from remote regions of Ladakh, resulting in 214 specialized surgeries and the restoration of sight for 15 visually impaired individuals. This mission integrated civil-military cooperation with technological innovation through the launch of a new digital patient management application.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Mission Scope and Medical Outcomes**
* **Duration and Location:** A four-day intensive camp held at 153 General Hospital in Leh, Ladakh.
* **Patient Screening:** 950 patients were screened from seven districts, including remote areas such as Chushul, Hanle, Drass, and Zanskar.
* **Surgical Procedures:** A total of 214 specialized procedures were performed, featuring 197 complex cataract surgeries and 10 vitreo-retinal interventions.
* **Advanced Treatments:** Procedures included Glued Intraocular Lens implantation, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, and intraocular lens repositioning.
* **Vision Restoration:** The camp successfully restored vision to 15 patients who were completely visually impaired.
**Technological and Logistical Support**
* **Op Netra App:** Launch of an indigenously developed application for end-to-end digitization of records, QR code-based patient identification, and automated surgical scheduling.
* **Aerial Support:** The Indian Air Force airlifted advanced medical equipment to Leh to ensure the standard of care met high-altitude benchmarks.
* **National Context:** This camp is part of a larger effort that has delivered over 2,500 sight-restoring surgeries across India since November 2025.
**Leadership and Cooperation**
* **Inauguration and Closing:** The event was inaugurated by GOC 14 Corps and concluded with a ceremony attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and the GOC-in-C, Northern Command.
* **Medical Leadership:** The surgical team was led by Brigadier (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Mishra under the direction of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Local Population of Ladakh**
**Impact**
Residents of remote, high-altitude districts received access to advanced ophthalmological care and sight-restoring surgeries that were previously inaccessible due to geography.
**Action Required**
Patients must engage with the new digitized record system and the Op Netra App for continued patient management and safety.
**Indian Army (Medical Corps)**
**Impact**
The Army demonstrated its capability to conduct complex surgical interventions in high-altitude settings while improving operational efficiency through the digitization of medical records.
**Action Required**
Medical personnel must continue to utilize and manage the Op Netra App to streamline patient management and enhance diagnostic accuracy in future camps.
**Indian Air Force**
**Impact**
The Air Force acted as a critical logistics enabler, ensuring that high-standard medical equipment reached remote locations.
**Action Required**
Maintain readiness for specialized airlift operations to support high-altitude humanitarian and medical outreach missions.
Key Entities Referenced
Op Netra 1.0: An advanced surgical eye camp and humanitarian initiative conducted by the Indian Army to provide specialized ophthalmic care in high-altitude regions.
Op Netra App: An indigenously developed digital platform used for end-to-end patient management, record digitization, and automated surgical scheduling.
Operation Sadbhavana: The overarching humanitarian and community outreach program under which the Indian Army facilitates civil-military cooperation and medical services.
Leh, Ladakh: The central geographic location for the initiative, serving as the hub for screening and treating patients from across seven remote districts.
Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS): The primary medical leadership and regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the conduct of specialized military medical operations.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Successfully Conducts ‘Op Netra
1.0’, High-Altitude Mega Eye Camp in Leh,
Ladakh
Posted On: 30 APR 2026 6:07PM by PIB Delhi
In a landmark achievement in high-altitude medical care and humanitarian outreach, the Indian Army
successfully conducted a four-day Advanced Surgical Eye Camp, ‘Op Netra 1.0,’ at 153 General Hospital,
Leh from April 27-30, 2026. The camp was inaugurated by GOC 14 Corps, Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla.
A testament to seamless civil-military cooperation, the camp facilitated screening of a total 950 patients from across seven
districts of Ladakh, including remote areas of Chushul, Hanle, Durbuk, Demchok, Fukche, Drass, Zanskar, Batalik,
Chumathang, and Turtuk. The surgical team, led by Brigadier (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Mishra successfully performed 214 specialized
procedures, including 197 complex cataract surgeries and 10 vitreo-retinal interventions, along with advanced procedures such
as Glued Intraocular Lens implantation, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, vitrectomy, pterygium excision, and intraocular
lens repositioning and restored vision of 15 complete visually impaired patients.
A key highlight of the operation was the launch of the indigenously developed Op Netra App by 153
General Hospital. It helps in streamlining patient management by enabling end-to-end digitization of
records, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and automating surgical scheduling through QR code-based
identification, thereby ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency in a high-volume, high-altitude
setting.
This initiative contributes to the ongoing nationwide effort that has delivered over 2,500 sight-restoring
surgeries since November 2025, following similar camps conducted in Udhampur, Dehradun, Jaipur,
Bagdogra, and Gorakhpur. The mission was further enabled by the Indian Air Force through the airlift of
advanced medical equipment, ensuring that the standard of care matched the highest benchmarks.The camp concluded with a closing ceremony attended by the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory
of Ladakh, VK Saxena and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik
Sharma. The successful conduct of Op Netra 1.0 under the leadership of Director General Armed Forces
Medical Services, Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, reinforces the Government’s unwavering commitment to the
principle of “Nation First” and to ensuring that no citizen, regardless of geography, is deprived of essential
healthcare services.
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