VPR Netra Initiative Benefits 60,000 Rural Residents in SPSR Nellore District
‘VPR Netra’ reaches 60,000 rural beneficiaries in SPSR Nellore district
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The 'VPR Netra' initiative, launched by the VPR Foundation, has provided eye care services to nearly 60,000 individuals in SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India. The program includes mobile clinics that deliver free eye screenings and custom-made spectacles, significantly improving access to healthcare in remote areas.
- 01The initiative has reached 60,000 beneficiaries across three constituencies in SPSR Nellore district.
- 02The mobile eye clinic is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and can make spectacles on-site within 20 minutes.
- 03The first phase of the program screened 47,000 people in the Udayagiri constituency, with 26,000 receiving free spectacles.
- 04The second phase, held in the Kovur constituency, benefited over 10,000 individuals in two mandals.
- 05Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy inaugurated the third phase of the eye camp in A.S. Peta mandal.
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The 'VPR Netra' initiative, spearheaded by the VPR Foundation, has successfully provided eye care to approximately 60,000 rural residents in SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, India. This program utilizes a mobile eye clinic equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and spectacle-making tools, enabling it to reach remote villages where residents often lack access to medical care. On May 23, 2026, Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy inaugurated the third phase of the eye camp at A.S. Peta mandal in Atmakur constituency, attended by Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and Kovur MLA Vemireddy Prashanthi Reddy. During the event, the Minister interacted with beneficiaries and distributed free spectacles, praising the program for its rapid delivery of custom-made eyewear within 20 minutes of diagnosis. The first phase of the camp was conducted in the Udayagiri constituency on November 3, 2025, where 47,000 people were screened, and 26,000 received free spectacles. The second phase took place on April 20, 2026, coinciding with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s birthday, benefiting over 10,000 individuals. This initiative exemplifies the commitment to improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
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The VPR Netra initiative significantly improves access to eye care for rural residents, enhancing their quality of life and productivity.
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