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It is estimated that 30 per cent of India’s poor reside in urban slums.

Approximately 10 per cent of our urban population is homeless, while 5 per cent of all urban slums are not recognised by the government. Thus, a substantially large number of these impoverished pockets do not receive any health, education or livelihood support from the government.

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Geetanjali & Tanisha’s Story

Geetanjali (13) and Tanisha (9) are sisters from Rajgarh whose lives were quietly being shaped by an undiagnosed vision problem.

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Sampatti's story

In a small settlement in Alwar’s Ramgarh block, 76-year-old Sampatti was slowly losing her vision.

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Understanding Refractive Errors: Clarifying Misunderstandings and Promoting Eye Health

Refractive errors are one of the leading causes of visual impairment and vision loss in both adults and children.

Sudeshna Choudhury, May 2025