Mumbai, March 15: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a leading Indian energy company, is making a significant contribution to rural healthcare. They recently donated a fully equipped mobile eye clinic van to the Rural Hospital in Bhadgaon, Jalgaon District, Maharashtra.
This initiative aligns with HPCL’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and aims to address the critical need for accessible and quality eye care services in rural areas.
“Limited access to good healthcare facilities, especially for eye care, is a major concern in rural regions,” said Shri Pankaj Jadav, Medical Superintendent of the Rural Hospital Bhadgaon. “This mobile clinic will bring essential eye check-ups directly to villagers in Bhadgaon Taluka. This will help prevent avoidable blindness and promote early detection of eye problems.”
The state-of-the-art mobile van is equipped with advanced ophthalmic equipment. Trained personnel will staff the clinic, offering preliminary eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and raising awareness about the importance of regular eye care. This initiative is expected to benefit a large population residing in the 59 villages and 1 town of Bhadgaon taluka. “We are incredibly grateful to HPCL for this generous donation,” said Shri Jadav. “The mobile eye clinic will significantly improve access to eye care services in our community and help address the high prevalence of eye diseases.”
