Shillong, Oct 09: The North-East Centre for Community Impact and Engagement (NECCIE), the community engagement centre of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong, in collaboration with Mission Nethralaya, successfully organized a free Eye Camp on October 8th at the MawdiangdiangDorbar Office.
This initiative reflected the shared commitment of NECCIE, IIM Shillong, and Mission Nethralaya to promoting community well-being and improving access to quality healthcare services in the region.
A total of 94 participants, ranging in age from 4 to 84 years, availed the services provided at the camp. Among the beneficiaries were students from Quiditto Lower Primary School, along with residents of Mawdiangdiang and the neighboring locality of Mawkasiang.
The camp provided a range of essential eye care services, including eye examinations, vision testing, and the distribution of free medication and spectacles. Optometrists from Mission Nethralaya were on-site to assess vision health, identify eye conditions, and recommend follow-up care where needed.
The event was made possible through the active support and collaboration of the MawdiangdiangDorbar, whose involvement ensured smooth coordination and enthusiastic community participation.
This eye camp is part of NE-CCIE- IIM Shillong’s broader mission to foster inclusive and sustainable community development across Meghalaya and the North East through impactful engagement and partnership.
