Free spectacles programme for university students reaches University of Jaffna
The selection of students from the University of Jaffna under the programme to provide free spectacles to all university students in need of them, introduced as a new initiative of the President’s Fund under the guidance of the President, was carried out yesterday (14) at the university premises.
More than 800 students underwent eye examinations, and 526 students identified as requiring spectacles are due to receive them free of charge within one month.
The programme is sponsored by the Stroud Rotary Club in the United Kingdom and the Wish Foundation. Its first phase was implemented at the Rajarata University, while the second phase was carried out at the University of Ruhuna.
Secretary to the President’s Fund Roshan Gamage and Jaffna District Secretary M. Pratheepan, together with University of Jaffna Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor T. Velnampy, deans of faculties, university staff and a large number of students, attended the event.
