Training on Eye Health Awareness Organized at Keredari by NBJK and Sightsavers India
25 August 2025, Keradari (Hazaribagh): Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), under its Netra Vasant – Rural Eye Health Program supported by Sightsavers India, organized a training session today at the JSLPS office in Keradari. The program aimed to enhance awareness of basic eye health among rural women. A total of 70 participants, including Sahiyas, health workers, and members of JSLPS Sakhi Mandals, attended the session. They were provided with essential knowledge about common eye diseases, their prevention, and treatment. Special [...]
One-Day Eye Health Training Organized for Frontline Health Workers
23 July 2025, Peto (Daru, Hazaribagh): A one-day training session was organized yesterday at the Community Health Centre, Peto, located in Daru Block of Hazaribagh district, under the joint initiative of Sightsavers India, JSLPS, National Health Mission, and the National Programme for Control of Blindness. The training was conducted under the Rural Eye Health Programme – Netra Vasant, operated by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK). The training aimed at empowering frontline health workers including Sahiya didis, ANMs, and health staff [...]
Inclusive Eye Health Program Reaches Children in Observation and Children’s Homes of Hazaribagh
18 July 2025, Hazaribagh: As part of the Inclusive Eye Health Program supported by Sightsavers India, Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) organized a comprehensive eye screening camp at the Observation Home, Hazaribagh, for children and staff members. The initiative was supported by the Mobile Medical Unit of LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan), run by NBJK. The medical team was led by optometrists Mr. Deepak and Mr. Virendra, who conducted thorough eye examinations. A total of 67 OPD consultations were carried [...]
VRBEH Deoghar Brings Eye Care to Remote Villages Across Jharkhand and Bihar
03 July 2025, Deoghar: Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital (VRBEH), run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), has successfully conducted a large-scale eye care outreach from 23 May to 2 July 2025, reaching underserved populations in the districts of Deoghar, Giridih, Jamui, and Banka. This initiative was carried out through the operational Vision Center at Jamua (Giridih) and specialized mobile medical teams from the base hospital in Deoghar. During the 41-day period, VRBEH organized 60 screening days, including 34 outreach [...]
Certificate Distribution Ceremony Held at LNJP Paramedical Institute for 2022–24 Batch
04 June 2025, Chouparan (Hazaribagh): Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK)-run LNJP Paramedical Institute organized a certificate distribution ceremony for the successful students of the Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant course (2022–24 batch). The event was graced by Mr. S.K. Bhagat, General Manager, and Ms. Safeena Parveen, CSR Manager from CMPDI, who have supported these students through scholarships. Lighting the ceremonial lamp, the guests motivated the students and highlighted how this training would not only enhance their careers but also offer them [...]
Free Eye Screening Camps Conducted at Hazaribagh Old Age Home and Spastic School
31 May 2025, Hazaribagh: A free eye screening camp was organized today at the Hazaribagh Old Age Home under the joint initiative of the SightSavers-supported Netra Vasant Programme and the Department of Social Welfare, conducted by Loknayak Jayaprakash Eye Hospital, Bahera Ashram, Chouparan, which is run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK). A total of 22 elderly individuals underwent eye examinations. The screening revealed 13 cases of cataracts, 1 case with retinal disorder, and 4 with refractive errors. On the [...]