[Apply] WB Chokher Alo Scheme 2023 [Free Eye Care]

WB launches ‘Chokher Alo Scheme 2023 Free Eye Care [Apply Online Form, List, Treatment, Schedule, Application Form, Website, Tollfree helpline Number]

The West Bengal Chokher Alo Scheme 2023 has been initiated by the state government in order to provide free eye checkup facility to senior citizens. The main idea is to provide a suitable checkup facility and give spectacles for free as required. The state government officials are trying their best to ensure successful launch of the scheme to offer better treatment relating to eyes. Read on to know more about other details relating to the scheme in the following part of the article.

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WB Chokher Alo Scheme 2023 Details

Name of the scheme	WB Chokher Alo Scheme 2020-2021
Target group of scheme	Senior citizens
Scheme has been launched by	West Bengal government
Main purpose for scheme launch	Eye checkup and get spectacles for free
Date of scheme launch	January, 2021
Total beneficiaries of scheme	20 lakh senior citizens
Number of citizens to get free spectacles	8.25 lakh elderly people undergoing operation
Number of students for eye tests	10 lakh students and from this, only 4 lakhs will be given spectacles
Portal	NA
Toll Free Helpline Number	NA

WB Chokher Alo Scheme Highlights

Target group – The senior citizens are the target group who will be benefited from the scheme
Main objective – The main focus of scheme launch is to help who are suffering from eye problems and given them free opportunity of checkup, operations and free spectacles as required
Scheme has been launched by – The scheme has been launched by West Bengal state government for the benefit of senior citizens
First phase of scheme launch – In the 1st phase, 1200 gram panchayats and 120 primary health centers will be set up by the state government for the benefit of senior citizens

Set up for trauma – care Under WB Chokher Alo Scheme

A trauma-care has been set up by CM of the state with facilities of modern setup at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for the benefit of the senior citizens
The rupees 10 crore unit will be used to have 20 beds, with additional two operation theatres. In addition to this, there will be a 10-bed recovery room
An orthopedic surgeon along with a neurosurgeon will be appointed to handle the emergency patients

However, the first trauma care has been set up in SSKM hospital with the second in north Bengal for the help of the people who are in need of the treatment.

WB Chokher Alo Scheme Eligibility Criteria

Residential specifications – As the scheme has been launched in West Bengal, only the natives are allowed to register for the scheme
Health conditions – The citizens who wish to register should produce history records for eye check up
Age limit – There are certain age limits for the beneficiaries of the scheme as only senior citizens are eligible to register

WB Chokher Alo Scheme Documents List

Residential proof – If the senior citizen is candidate of West Bengal, then only they can apply and so, they need to produce suitable domicile documents
Identification proof – The candidates should furnish suitable identification details like Aadhaar card, ration card, voter ID card and the like for scrutiny by higher authority at the time of registration for scheme
Health reports – The candidate who wish to avail of treatment facility under the scheme need to furnish suitable health records to help the doctors understand the condition of the eyes, and diagnose for earlier eye problems

WB Chokher Alo Scheme Online registration

As this is a newly launched scheme by state government, the state authorities are yet to come up with the registration procedure to be followed for the scheme. The portal is also not yet launched. However, as soon as it comes up, the beneficiaries will be the first to know about it. The state authorities will ensure that they can offer adequate benefits to the beneficiaries and help them get better medical facilities for eye checkup under the scheme.

FAQ

1. Who is eligible for WB Chokher Alo Scheme benefits?

Ans. Senior Citizens of the state

2. Who has helped in WB Chokher Alo Scheme launch?

Ans. CM of West Bengal has helped in scheme launch

3. What all will be offered under WB Chokher Alo Scheme?

Ans. Free eye checkup, spectacles and surgery facilities

4. What are the total beneficiaries under the scheme?

Ans. 20 lakh senior citizens

5. When has the scheme been launched?

Ans. The scheme has been launched on January, 2021