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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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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
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SBI Securities Contributed ₹49 Lakh to Enhance Eye Care Services in Odisha and West Bengal

SBI Securities, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, collaborated with Sightsavers India for its “Netra Vasant – Rural Eye Health Programme” to enhance the eye care services in multiple districts of Odisha and West Bengal.

May 2025
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Truth vs. Trends: Protecting Your Eyes from Social Media Misinformation

Social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have become deeply integrated into our daily routines.

Meenakshi Jha, May 2025