Jagmohan Dalmiya donates eyes to Susrut Eye Foundation
Updated On: 21 September, 2015 03:59 PM IST | PTI
BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who left for heavenly abode yesterday donated his eyes have been donated to Vanmukta Eye Bank, a part of Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre
Jagmohan Dalmiya
New Delhi: BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who left for heavenly abode yesterday donated his eyes have been donated to Vanmukta Eye Bank, a part of Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre, Kolkata.
Jagmohan Dalmiya. Pic/ AFP
"It may be recalled that social welfare programmes about 'Eradication of Blindness' which included restoration of eye-sight through cornea grafting and transplantations were initiated by Mr. Dalmiya earlier," BCCI was quoted as saying in a press release.
"The themes were widely known as 'Cricket for Life beyond Death' and 'Chance of Second Innings'," it stated.
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