SALAHI: The Lions Club International has handed over modern equipment worth more than Rs 20 million to the Eye Treatment Centre in Lalbandi.

Madhes Province Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav handed over state-of-the-art equipment worth Rs 22 million 21 thousand 860 to the Centre amid a programme here on Wednesday.

Director of Lions Club International Balkrishna Burlakoti said the equipment was handed over to the Community Eyecare Centre operating in Jalruwapani, Lalbandi Municipality-5 dor upgrading.

The Club has provided equipment including a microscope, lamp and an ophthalmic surgical machine capable of performing eye surgery.

After the Centre’s upgrade, citizens here will receive eye treatment facilities at a par with that of the Tilganga Eye Care Centre in Kathmandu, said the Club’s Director Burlakoti. He stated that all eye problems can now be treated at the centre.

The Nepal Red Cross Society Sub-branch in Lalbandi is about to start services by installing equipment at its building. At the programme, Chief Minister Yadav also inaugurated the Sub-branch medical treatment centre.