Many patients with eye ailment get treated under Sebaashray 2 follow up

Sebaashray 2 camps have gained immense popularity. The camps were inaugurated by Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on 1 December, 2025 at Maheshtala. The camps followed the success of Sebaashray, which were inaugurated in 2024 and ended early 2025.

With the turnout of patients at the camps, the Diamond Harbour model was replicated in other districts and constituencies. Nandigram was one place, where the camps were started. Similar camps were also started by Barrackpore MP Partha Bhowmick in his area.

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Carrying the spirit of Sebaashray 2, Abhishek Banerjee wrote in his X account: “If leadership means anything, it must mean ensuring that no citizen is left struggling for something as fundamental as healthcare.

“Through Sebaashray 2, several elderly citizens who had been living with blurred vision for years have now regained clarity and confidence.

“Through coordinated referrals, 46 residents from Maheshtala, Budge Budge and Satgachia underwent free surgeries at Drishti Eye Care Centre. An additional 20 citizens from Falta and Maheshtala received treatment at Renuka Eye Institute, and 10 from Metiabruz successfully completed their procedures at Vivekananda Mission Ashram Netra Niramay Niketan.

“As long as I have the opportunity to serve, initiatives like this will continue, with focus, compassion and accountability.”

Yesterday, Abhishek had also posted: “The people of Nandigram placed their trust in me, and it is my responsibility to honour that trust through action. Sebaashray was organised to ensure that their healthcare concerns were addressed with urgency and dignity.

“From a routine check-up at the Sebaashray camp to specialised care beyond it, Aarti Bera’s journey reflects what this initiative truly stands for. Identified at the Nandigram Block 2 camp as requiring advanced treatment, she was carefully referred and has now successfully undergone laser surgery for her eyes, completely free of cost.

“From the camps in Nandigram Block 1 and Block 2, several others who needed further eye care were supported every step of the way. Six residents from Block 1 and eight from Block 2 have since completed cataract surgeries at Kalyani Eye Care, without bearing any financial burden.

“When I see citizens regain their vision and return to their daily lives with confidence, it reminds me why we continue this work.”