Haryana Announces Free Cataract Surgeries At All Government Hospitals

The surgeries will also be free at 15 empanelled private hospitals across the state.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced that cataract surgeries would now be conducted free of cost at all 26 government hospitals and 15 empanelled private hospitals across the state.

In addition, Mr Saini announced the launch of tele-consultation services by specialists at PGIMS hospital, Rohtak, modelled on the successful telemedicine services at PGIMER, Chandigarh.

This service will allow the residents of the state to access consultations from medical specialists at no cost, benefiting a large number of people, particularly in rural and remote areas, said an official statement.