- Cataracts had caused vision loss in both eyes, but after a successful operation, he now manages the household and farming.
- Timely health check-up and treatment changed the life of 68-year-old Somaru Ram.
Once dependent on others due to loss of sight, 68-year-old Somaru Ram is now not only walking on his own, but also actively participating in home construction and farming. This positive change was made possible by the Chief Minister’s Healthy Bastar Campaign, under which timely health checkups and treatment have restored his eyesight.
Somaru Ram, a resident of Chhaparbhanpuri Gram Panchayat in the Tokapal development block of Bastar district, had lost vision in both eyes due to cataracts. The condition was so severe that he couldn’t even walk without a cane. He had to rely on others for even small daily tasks. His loss of vision also affected his self-confidence.
- Chief Minister’s Healthy Bastar Campaign becomes the basis of new hope
During a universal health screening under the Chief Minister’s Healthy Bastar Campaign, Mr. Sudip Pramanik, Ophthalmic Assistant Officer at the Primary Health Center, Chhaparbhaanpuri, examined Somaru Ram’s eyes. The examination confirmed cataracts in both eyes. The health department team provided him with the necessary consultation for surgery and ensured his successful treatment by completing the referral process.
After the operation, Somaru Ram’s eyesight returned, and his life underwent a major transformation. He can now walk without a stick or other support. In addition to performing daily chores, he also helps his family with home construction and farming. For Somaru Ram, who had previously relied on others, this change has marked a new beginning of self-confidence and independence.
- Somaru Ram said – the joy of living returned with the sight of the eyes
Happy with the changes in his life, Somaru Ram says that previously, he was unable to see anything and had to seek help for every small or large task. Now, he can move around on his own and manage his daily chores. He expressed his gratitude to the government and the health department team for the successful treatment.
Through the Chief Minister’s Healthy Bastar Campaign, led by Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, health check-ups and treatment facilities are being provided to people in rural and remote areas. Somaru Ram’s story demonstrates that timely diagnosis and proper treatment not only alleviate health problems but can also restore a person’s self-confidence, self-respect, and self-reliance.