Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Jharkhand Minister Pledges Eye Donation, Urges Citizens
The Finance Minister of Jharkhand, Radhakrishna Kishore, promised to donate his eyes after he passes away.
He asked his family to allow the medical team to take his corneas when the time comes.
He also encouraged people in Jharkhand to donate their eyes too.
He mentioned that many people in India need new corneas, but there aren't enough available.
He believes eye donation is a great way to help others and thinks the government should support these kinds of health programs.
He also spoke about how the government should treat all people equally.
Jharkhand Finance Minister pledged to donate his eyes.
The Minister made an appeal to his family to allow the donation.
The event highlighted the shortage of corneas in India.
The Minister urged citizens to participate in eye donation.
He connected the act of eye donation with social equality.
- Who
- Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore and citizens.
- What
- Pledged to donate eyes and urged others to do the same.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- St Xavier’s College auditorium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- To address the shortage of corneas and promote social equality.
- Event
- Blindfolded Run for Vision
- Participants
- Jharkhand Finance Minister, citizens
- Minister's Pledge
- Eye donation
- Annual Cornea Need
- 2.5 crore
- Annual Cornea Availability
- 50,000