Jaipur, Rajasthan: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized the transformative potential of the AIOC 2026 Rajasthan during the 84th annual conference of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) held at JECC, Sitapura. Addressing the gathering, he said the event will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, discussion on new techniques, and collaboration between ophthalmologists and eye care specialists from across India and abroad.
“The AIOC 2026 Rajasthan is a platform for a new vision, innovative thinking, and the building of a modern India. Its resolutions and insights will pave the way for adopting advanced technologies, medicines, and surgical methods in government hospitals across the state,” CM Sharma said.
Eye Care Initiatives to Brighten Lives
Highlighting the social impact of vision, the Chief Minister stressed that eyesight is directly linked to quality of life, education, employment, and social participation. Millions in India, particularly in rural areas, suffer from blindness or visual impairments. “Through technological innovation, awareness campaigns, and policy support, blindness can be effectively eliminated,” he added. CM Sharma noted that scientific discussions, research, and innovations at AIOC 2026 Rajasthan will help bring light to millions of lives.
आज जयपुर के JECC में अखिल भारतीय नेत्र रोग विशेषज्ञ सोसायटी (AIOS) द्वारा आयोजित 84वें वार्षिक सम्मेलन का शुभारंभ किया।
‘हेल्दी आइज, हैप्पी लाइफ’ का संदेश देते हुए यह आयोजन निश्चित ही नवीनतम तकनीकों और शोध के माध्यम से नए नवाचार को सिद्ध करेगा।
प्रदेश में स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को… pic.twitter.com/9vexX0zvoG
— Bhajanlal Sharma (@BhajanlalBjp) March 12, 2026
Programs Reaching Every Household
Under the Chief Minister Ayushman Arogya Yojana, citizens from economically weaker and middle-class sections are receiving free eye treatment. School eye screening programs are identifying vision disorders in children, and the Jeevan Jyoti Project is deploying mobile eye care units in remote villages. CM Sharma highlighted that the eye donation awareness campaign, “One Donation, Two Lives Brightened,” is spreading rapidly across communities, emphasizing the importance of sight preservation and care.
Special programs have also been launched to prevent diabetes-related blindness. The state is advancing rapidly in technological innovation, with AI-based retinal screening, telemedicine, and digita l eye care solutions extending expert services to remote areas.
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Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure
CM Sharma highlighted the state’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure: Rajasthan now has 1,700 MBBS seats, 469 PG seats, and 54 super-specialty seats. Construction of 15 new medical colleges is underway under the third phase of central schemes. RUHS is being upgraded, and a RIMS modelled on AIIMS is in progress. Additionally, 31 critical care blocks worth INR 815 crore are being established under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, with two blocks already completed.
Global Participation and Recognition
The AIOC 2026 Rajasthan is hosting over 8,000 senior ophthalmologists, doctors, and researchers from around the world. The conference features 23 halls conducting scientific sessions, live surgical training, and workshops, alongside an exhibition showcasing the latest eye care technologies and machines.
On the occasion, CM Sharma presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Tara Prasad Das and Dr. S. Natarajan. Eminent experts including Padma Shri Dr. Jeevan Singh Titiyal, Dr. Parth Biswas, Professor Peter McClusky, and Professor Tetsuo Oshika attended the event.
“Eye surgeons hold the power to bring light into lives, which is no less than a divine gift. By combining technology, knowledge, and experience with government health programs, we can ensure that every citizen of Rajasthan has healthy vision,” CM Sharma added, urging doctors to organize camps in rural areas, provide free checkups, and promote eye donation awareness.
The Chief Minister concluded by noting that AIOC 2026 Rajasthan is not just a scientific event, but a catalyst to spread eye care awareness, adopt new technologies, and improve the vision health of millions across the state.