.   OTHER ACTIVITIES . Free Eye Camps According to WHO – NPCB survey about 1.5 % of the Indian population is economically blind. Our community out – reach programmes form a vital link to the rural masses. Our Screening camps take sight to the villages. The patients in the villages lack money and facilities. Our Free Eye Camps try to overcome both these by providing free services at their doorstep. Prevention of Blindness in School children About 2,000 children become blind every year in India – due to infection, injuries malnutrition and congenital causes. Luke Memorial Eye Hospital has a   regular programme for screening School children. Our Mobile unit visits schools and examines the children free. Scholarship for Blind Students In India 55 Million people are visually handicapped. Only 10% have access to any form of education. As part of our rehabilitation project we offer financial help by way of Annual Scholarships to 39 students every year studying in different Colleges in the State.