MVD Doda organises free Eye checkup camp for commercial drivers at Assar

DODA, July 15: Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Doda, in coordination with Roatary Eye Hospital Udhampur, and Transport Associations on Saturday conducted a Mega Eye Screening/Check Up Camp cum General Awareness Programme for Commercial Vehicle Drivers here near Assar on Jammu Doda National Highway.

The camp was managed by ARTO Rajesh Gupta and inaugurated by SDM Assar Lekh Raj in presence of Dy SP Traffic, Baljeet Singh, SHO Assar, Bhupinder Kumar, Eye specialists from Roatary Eye Hospital, members of transport unions, commercial drivers and general public.

 The team of Doctors and other health staff conducted the general eye checkup and eye sight tests of all the Drivers/Cleaners who attended the programme.

More than 170 drivers were checked, out of which 10 drivers suspected of color blindness were asked for further tests/ investigations and treatment. They were also asked to refrain from night driving till their recovery.

The motive of the camp was to facilitate the eye check up of the operators on Road and to make them aware about the regular checkup of their eyes for safe driving and to avoid any mishap.

Earlier, ARTO Doda welcomed the participants in the Eye Camp and extended gratitude to SDM Assar, Management of Rotary Eye Hospital Udhampur, Traffic Police, & Transport Associations for their cooperation in organizing the Medical Health Checkup Camp.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Drivers for their greater participation and told them that due to the over business, the drivers are not able to look after their Health and the basic purpose of the camp is to facilitate them.

He also briefed about the Road Safety Parameters to be followed by the Drivers and imparted awareness about the road safety tips and laws. He stressed upon the drivers to refrain from any type of Drugs/intoxicant substances for their own safety and Safety of the passengers. Dy SP Traffic Doda also addressed the participants and urged the Commercial vehicle drivers to take care of their health and undergo Health Checkup on a routine basis. He stressed upon the need for safe driving and also talked about mental health.