In Darjeeling, VisionSpring unveiled its ambitious Livelihoods in Focus campaign, casting a spotlight on the vision needs of tea garden workers. The event, attended by luminaries from diverse sectors, marked a pivotal moment in the quest to enhance the lives of those toiling in the tea industry.
VisionSpring’s strategic partnerships with the Indian Tea Association, Luxmi Tea Company Private Limited, and Tea Promoters India promise to bring clarity to the lives of 50,000 workers through vision screenings and eyeglass provisions. This initiative, projected to unlock over Rs. 300 Crore in income-earning potential, underscores VisionSpring’s commitment to empowerment through clear vision.
Highlighting the profound impact of clear vision on productivity and livelihoods, Narayanan Kumar, VisionSpring India’s Board Chair, emphasized the campaign’s role in fostering opportunity and dignity. Meanwhile, Mr. Harkirat Singh Sidhu of Rainforest Alliance lauded the initiative’s potential to spark transformative change, illuminating pathways to prosperity for tea industry workers.
