Nutritional Status of Hisar Blind Relief Section Inmates

Abstract

The highest blindness prevalence in the world is in India which is one third of total world figures Every year about 15000 children are added to this number due to the lack of balanced diets, medical facilities, ignorance, poverty and illiteracy About 250 schools and other establishments are looking after he welfare of blind population in India. These institutions are managed by voluntary organisations with financial assistance from State governments Food donated by the local donors on specific occasions also make significant contribution to the meals provided to the institutionalised blind residents.