A programme
to distribute free spectacles for needy people in Jaffna area
was held on 30 March 2018 at the 10 (v) Vijayabahu Infantry Battalion
Headquarters. The event had been organized under the directions
of Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander Security
Force - Jaffna as a community project to assist people with optical
defects in the area. The event was coordinated by the General
Officer Commanding, 55 Division, Brigadier Jayantha Gunarathna
with the patronage of Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society.
Over 600 people
had the opportunity to get their vision checked by the specialists
who attended the programme and 415 were given free spectacles
during the event.
Chairman of
the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, Colonel General Staff - 55
Division, Army officers, Soldiers and civilians also attended
the event.