| YSR Kanti Velugu | |
|---|---|
| Type of project | Government Healthcare Scheme |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Founder | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Chief Minister | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy |
| Ministry | Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare |
| Established | 10 October 2019 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | drysrkv |
YSR Kanti Velugu is a program launched by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to provide universal eye care to five crore citizens of the state through various phases.[1]
Development
[edit]The scheme was launched by Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 10 October 2019 on the occasion of World Sight Day[2][3] where 70 lakh school children were screened in phase one.
The second phase of YSR Kanti Velugu started from 1 November 2019 where eye operations were performed for those in need.[4]
Third phase of the scheme was launched by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 18 February 2020 benefitting 57 lakh elderly people.[5][6]
The scheme
[edit]YSR Kanti Velugu was launched to provide universal eye care to all the citizens by screening and detecting the problem if there is any at an early stage and conduct necessary surgeries.[7]
The scheme has been designed in six phases[8] over the period of three years with an approximate budget of 560.88 Crores.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kanti Velugu aimed to test vision of 5 cr people in State: Minister". www.thehansindia.com. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "On World Sight Day, CM launches YSR Kanti Velugu across the state | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "World Sight Day 2019: Andhra to launch 'YSR Kanti Velugu' health scheme". Business Standard India. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "'YSR Kanti Velugu' launch on October 10". The Hindu. 2019-09-29. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "YS Jaganmohan Reddy: Andhra Pradesh CM Jaganmohan Reddy launches third phase of Kanti Velugu scheme, 57 lakh elderly to benefit | Vijayawada News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2020-02-19. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "Jagan to launch third phase of Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu today". The Hindu. 2020-02-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "Andhra CM Holds Meet Over State-wide Screening for Hearing and Sight Defects, Treatment Provision". News18. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "వైఎస్సార్ కంటి వెలుగు : ఆరు విడతలుగా పరీక్షలు". 10TV (in Telugu). 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "The programme, to be implemented in six phases over the next three years, is estimated to cost about Rs 560.88 crore". Telugu360.com. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2021-09-26.