Operation Drishti Camps in Kashmir Do 364 Eye Surgeries
The Armed Forces Medical Services closed the Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti with 364 eye surgeries at Tangdhar and Srinagar, including a first at the Line of Control.
Why in News
On 30 September 2026 the Armed Forces Medical Services completed the Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti, performing 364 eye surgeries at Tangdhar and Srinagar, including the first mega eye surgical camp ever held at the Line of Control.
The Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti, the eye care drive of the Armed Forces Medical Services, closed on 30 September 2026 with the end of the 11th Mega Eye Surgical Camp at 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar. Across the two mega camps held in the valley, the surgical team performed 364 eye surgeries, among them cataract, glaucoma, pterygium and retinal procedures.
Who did the surgery
The operating team came from the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), led by Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra. Before the surgery began, teams from 92 Base Hospital and 328 Field Hospital ran 18 screening camps in remote and forward areas of the Kashmir valley, including Tangdhar, Dawar, Machil, Uri, Baramulla, Bandipora, Khanabal and Kangan. Nearly 6,000 people were screened and about 500 were found to need surgery.
The two phases
| Phase | Place and dates | Surgeries |
| First | Tangdhar, on the Line of Control, 24 to 25 September 2026 | 220 |
| Second | 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar, 28 to 29 September 2026 | 144 |
The Tangdhar camp is the point an examiner is likely to pick. It was the first mega eye surgical camp ever held at the Line of Control, and it was run in an underground operation theatre, which is how a sensitive sector can host advanced surgery at all.
What was done at Srinagar
The Srinagar phase treated 144 patients. Besides cataract removal, it offered glued intraocular lens implantation, glaucoma surgery, excision of pterygium and retinal work for diabetic retinopathy. Several patients with badly damaged vision improved sharply, and some could see clearly by the next day.
Who attended the closing
The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, attended the closing ceremony and praised the eye team for its work among the people of Kashmir. Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, General Officer Commanding of 15 Corps, was present with other senior officers.
Where the drive goes next
The stated value of the drive is that specialist eye care reached people who would otherwise have had to travel a long way for it. With the valley finished, Operation Drishti has covered the northern, western, eastern and central regions of the country. The next phase is to be held in Odisha.
Important Facts
| Initiative | Operation Drishti, Armed Forces Medical Services |
|---|---|
| Total surgeries in the Kashmir leg | 364 |
| First phase | Tangdhar on the Line of Control, 24 to 25 September 2026, 220 surgeries |
| Second phase | 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar, 28 to 29 September 2026, 144 surgeries |
| Team | Army Hospital (Research and Referral), led by Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra |
| Screening | 18 camps, nearly 6,000 people screened, about 500 needing surgery |
| First of its kind | First mega eye surgical camp at the Line of Control, in an underground operation theatre |
| Next phase | Odisha |
Exam Point of View
Fix the name of the drive (Operation Drishti), the agency (Armed Forces Medical Services), the total surgeries (364), the two venues (Tangdhar and 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar), the Line of Control first in an underground operation theatre, the surgeon who led the team and the next state, Odisha.
Practice Questions
How many eye surgeries were performed in the Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti, across the camps at Tangdhar and Srinagar?
- A.144
- B.220
- C.364
- D.500
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The correct answer is 364, the total across the two mega camps of the valley.
Read the full explanation →What made the Tangdhar phase of Operation Drishti in September 2026 a first of its kind?
- A.It was the first eye camp run entirely by robotic surgery
- B.It was the first mega eye surgical camp held at the Line of Control, in an underground operation theatre
- C.It was the first camp conducted jointly with a foreign medical team
- D.It was the first camp held aboard a naval hospital ship
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Tangdhar lies in a sensitive sector along the Line of Control, and taking cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgery there meant working below ground, where 220 operations were completed over two days.
Read the full explanation →In which state is the next phase of Operation Drishti to be conducted?
- A.Assam
- B.Odisha
- C.Rajasthan
- D.Kerala
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The announcement notes that with the valley complete, the drive has now reached the northern, western, eastern and central regions of the country, so the next stop continues a mapped spread rather than a random choice.
Read the full explanation →Frequently Asked Questions
How many eye surgeries were done in the Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti?
364 surgeries in two mega camps, 220 at Tangdhar on 24 and 25 September 2026 and 144 at 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar, on 28 and 29 September 2026.
What was the first of its kind about the Tangdhar camp?
It was the first mega eye surgical camp held at the Line of Control, and it was conducted in an underground operation theatre.
Where will the next phase of Operation Drishti be held?
In Odisha. With the Kashmir leg complete, the drive has covered the northern, western, eastern and central regions of the country.
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