- The Government of India observes Prevention of Blindness Week every year from 1 to 7 April, with an aim to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness.
- The annual event aims to support individuals with visual impairments, and to promote access to eye care services.
- The Government of India organises several events to highlight many factors that cause blindness. Several departments work towards bringing inclusivity to the blind, and their disability.
- The Government of India organises several events to highlight many factors that cause blindness. Several departments work towards bringing inclusivity to the blind, and their disability.
- The week-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the causes of blindness, its prevention, and treatment.
- Various organizations, including government and non-governmental organizations, conduct activities such as eye camps, free eye checkups, and awareness programs during the week.
- During this week various organizations, government and non-governmental organizations, organize activities like free eye check-up and awareness programs.
- Various institutional aspects such as improving employment opportunities for the blind, creating more eye health institutes, and covering various health related topics are kept in focus during various events and campaigns.
- ‘WHO’ launched Vision 2020: “The Right to Sight” in 1999 in collaboration with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and other non-governmental organizations. World Sight Day is celebrated every year on 12 October.
Government of India organises the “Prevention of Blindness Week” from April 1-7
