Army’s ‘Operation Drishti’ in Kashmir’s border areas a milestone: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha
The Indian Army successfully conducted a mega eye surgery camp in Jammu and Kashmir, performing 144 surgeries in the remote border region of Tangdhar. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha praised the initiative as a historic milestone in providing advanced medical care to challenging terrains.
Why it matters
It highlights the role of military forces in providing essential humanitarian and medical services in geographically isolated and conflict-prone regions.
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) praised the Army for conducting 144 eye surgeries in Kashmir and termed it “a historic milestone”.
“Despite challenging terrain and the constant threat, doctors and soldiers created an underground operation theatre and restored vision to 220 patients in just two days,” said Mr. Sinha, who spoke at the closing ceremony of Indian Army’s Mega Eye Surgical Camp under ‘Operation Drishti’.
Appreciating the “selfless service” of Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra and his team, Mr. Sinha said the Operation Drishti was a living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve.
“144 surgeries were successfully performed at the Srinagar camp, while the Tangdhar camp in Kupwara district marked a historic milestone as the first mega eye surgery camp on the border,” he said.
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