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Operation Drishti: 220 Eye Surgeries at Tangdhar, Kupwara

28 September 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYOperation Drishti:220 Eye Surgeriesat Tangdhar,Kupwara28 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Armed Forces Medical Services surgeons carried out 220 eye surgeries at Tangdhar in Kupwara under Operation Drishti.

Key facts

  • Surgeries: 220 sight-restoring operations.
  • Place: underground surgical centre, Tangdhar, Kupwara, along the LoC.
  • Led by: Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), with the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps.

Purpose

  • Specialised eye care for people in remote and border areas.
  • Helps those held back by distance and cost.
  • Prevents avoidable blindness through advanced ophthalmic treatment.

Exam angle

  • Operation name: Drishti.
  • Lead organisation: AFMS; Army formation: Chinar Corps.
  • Location: Tangdhar, Kupwara.

Test yourself

1. How many sight-restoring surgeries were done under Operation Drishti at Tangdhar?

The notes state 220 surgeries.

2. Which organisation leads Operation Drishti?

AFMS leads it with the Army's Chinar Corps.

3. Where is the underground surgical centre used for Operation Drishti located?

It is at Tangdhar in Kupwara, along the LoC.

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