MOU Signed with Wipro; CEC inaugurates Eye Surgery Camp
Kargil, Jun 18: To strengthen Education sector in Kargil district, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LAHDC Kargil and Wipro Foundation Bangalore.
The event was attended by EC Tourism Kacho Mohd Feroz, EC Education Zakir Hussain, Chief Education Officer Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, Principal DIET S.D Wangyal, representatives from Wipro Foundation Avinash Kumar and Ashish Jha, Anup George from Azim Premji University and Preeti Chauhan from Navikru Eco Foundation.
During the meeting threadbare discussion and deliberations were done on the agenda of MOU, including felicitating Computer Education across the Government Schools of Kargil and training of resource person ICT, establishment of career development cell and long-term partnership with Azim Premji University for admissions in Higher Education on scholarship.
CEC Dr Jaffar expressed happiness over the signing of MOU between LAHDC and Wipro foundation and expressed gratitude to the foundation for initiating noble initiatives in this far off area of Ladakh.
Dr Jaffer said the idea of fellowship for creating resource persons in Computer Education is a novel idea.
He added LAHDC will extend all possible support to Wipro for its initiatives under Education, Health and Environment in Kargil district.
EC Kacho Mohd Feroz shared that the experience and reputation of Wipro Foundation will definitely transform the areas under which they will be going to work in Kargil.
EC Zakir Hussain said one component at one time should be explored and worked on with utmost commitment and added to explore collaboration with Village Education Committees across for better results.
Avinash Kumar from Wipro Foundation expressed happiness over the positive outlook and openness of LAHDC in the executive of this project.
Earlier in the day, the CEC inaugurated a Cataract Surgery Eye Camp organised by Al Reza Healthcare and Research Foundation in collaboration with ASG Hospital Srinagar and District Health Department Kargil here today at Old District Hospital Kargil.
Addressing the occasion, CEC Dr Jaffar expressed happiness that Al Reza Foundation is doing exemplary services in Health care sector.
On behalf of the LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer expressed gratitude to the team of Doctors from ASG Hospital especially Dr Manzoor Ul Mehdi, Director ASG Hospital Srinagar and congratulated him for dedicating himself in conducting time to time Eye surgery camps from many years in Kargil and bringing light in the lives of Hundreds of people.
He added that Jamiatul Ulama Isna Asharia is doing exemplary services in different fields of social service and added that we are prioritising Opthalmology Healthcare at the district hospital. Further, a good number of Opthalmologists, Gynaecologists, Radiologists and Surgeons have been augmented at the District Hospital Kargil to provide better healthcare services.
The CEC added that the LAHDC is committed in improving Health care facilities in the district therefore many efforts are undergoing. The procurement of MRI 3 Tesla machine is under process, besides efforts are being undertaken by the LAHDC to convince the Health Ministry GOI to increase the Bed strength of District Hospital Kargil from 100 Bed to 200 beds.
Dr Jaffar expressed hope that Al Reza and ASG Hospital will continue such medical camps in future as well so that people of Kargil benefit from them at large.
Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse appreciated Al Reza for their exemplary services and added that their services have bagged them a State award for their services in the health care sector, which is a testament of their services.
Al Reza is on a good track and extended gratitude to ASG Hospital for conducting the Eye Camp and added that every possible support from the District Administration will be extended in future for the initiatives of Al Reza Foundation, DC Shrikant added.
President Jamiat Ulama Isna Asharia Hujjat Ul Islam Sheikh Naazir Ul Mehdi expressed gratitude all the team of Doctors and Volunteers for making the camp a success and added the Al Reza will continue free health care services in future to the underprivileged people of Kargil.
Pertinently the camp is continuing form 2017 under the supervision of Dr Manzoor Ul Mehdi and every year 50-60 cataract surgeries are performed and 250-300 patients are given treatment of eye care free of cost.
President Al Reza Foundation Dr Abbas and Vice President Dr Zahra also addressed the occasion.
ADC Kargil Imteaz Kacho, Chief Medical Officer Dr Liaqat Ali Khan, Director ASG Dr Manzoor Ul Mehdi, President Jamiat Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil Hujjat Ul Islam Sheikh Naazir Ul Mehdi, President Al Reza Healthcare and Research Foundation Dr Abbas besides, executive team of Al Reza and Volunteers were present on the occasion.
