Eicher Driver Care Program
Eicher Trucks & Buses introduced a first of its kind
initiative for the welfare and safety of the truck drivers, The
Eicher Driver Care Program,started at VIIO in August 2019 as a
joint effortbetween Eicher Group Foundation and Vittala
International Institute of Ophthalmology is to improve the working
conditions of commercial vehicle drivers by providing an
environment where they can easily access their daily needs to
improve their efficiency.The project is being implemented through
fixed centers, community outreach camps and a mobile ophthalmic
van model (Eicher Eye and Ear Screening Mobile Van {EMV}) covering
various transport hubs. Eicher Driver Care Centre along with
Eicher Mobile Vans are catering to driver mobilization, free
screenings, awareness and counseling sessions along with referrals
for eye surgery.
