Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla Launches ‘Operation Netra 1.0’ in Leh, 200+ Free Cataract Surgeries Planned
Fire & Fury Corps Initiative Expands Eye Care to Remote Ladakh Regions.
Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding of Fire and Fury Corps, inaugurated ‘Operation Netra 1.0’ at the Military Hospital Leh.
Major Healthcare Initiative in Ladakh
The initiative aims to:
- Conduct over 200 free cataract surgeries between April 26–30
- Provide specialised eye care to patients from remote and high-altitude areas
Extensive Outreach in Remote Areas
Over the past three months, medical teams conducted eye camps across:
- Tangtse
- Chushul
- Changthang region
- Nubra Valley
- Kargil
These camps have:
- Benefited over 950 individuals
- Identified 200+ cataract patients requiring surgery
Strengthening Medical Support in High-Altitude Regions
The initiative reflects the Indian Army’s commitment to:
- Delivering quality healthcare in remote regions
- Supporting local communities
- Enhancing civil-military cooperation
Service Beyond the Battlefield
‘Operation Netra 1.0’ stands as a significant humanitarian effort, reinforcing the Army’s role in nation-building and community welfare in challenging terrains.
