A total of 526 students at the University of Jaffna have been identified to receive free spectacles under a programme launched by the President’s Fund to assist university students with vision-related needs.
More than 800 students underwent eye examinations during a selection programme held at the university premises yesterday (November 14).
The selected students are expected to receive their spectacles free of charge within one month.
The programme is being implemented under the guidance of the President, with sponsorship from the Stroud Rotary Club in the United Kingdom and the Wish Foundation.
The first phase of the programme was conducted at Rajarata University, followed by the second phase at the University of Ruhuna.
Secretary to the President’s Fund Roshan Gamage, Jaffna District Secretary M. Pratheepan, University of Jaffna Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor T. Velnampy, faculty deans, university staff and students attended the event. (Newswire)
