40 KVA Generator Commissioned
18 June 2026 marked another significant milestone in the development of Jharkhand Eye Bank Hospital and Research Centre with the commissioning of a new 40 kVA diesel generator, acquired through the generous Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). The generator forms part of a larger package of modern equipment provided under the CSR initiative to strengthen the hospital’s services.
generator with suppliers
The commissioning ceremony commenced with a simple traditional invocation.
Dr. Ashish Joy Soren offered a floral garland to the generator.
Dr. Soren offering garland
Dr. Vinita Sinha performed a brief prayer by offering incense (agarbatti) and applying sindur, seeking blessings for the safe and reliable operation of the equipment.
Dr. Vinita offering incense and sindur
As part of the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Sunil Chaudhary, Administrator, broke a coconut and sprinkled holy water on the generator.
Sunil breaking coconut
Thereafter, Dr. Vinita Sinha and Dr. Ashish Joy Soren jointly switched on the generator, marking its formal commissioning and the commencement of power supply to the hospital.
Doctors switching on the genset
The ceremony was attended by the hospital staff and Dr. P. Sinha, Secretary, Bihar Eye Bank Trust, who joined in celebrating this important addition to the hospital’s infrastructure.
The new generator will ensure an uninterrupted power supply for operating theatres, intensive ophthalmic equipment, diagnostic services, and patient care areas. It represents another step forward in the hospital’s commitment to providing reliable, high-quality eye care to the people of Jharkhand and neighbouring regions.
The management gratefully acknowledges the generous CSR support of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), whose contribution is helping to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver advanced and affordable ophthalmic services.
Picture of group
Organizer
Jharkhand Eye Bank Hospital and Research Centre is run by Bihar Eye Bank Trust, a registered charitable trust (No. 17174 of 1974 under the Indian Trust Act), founded by Late N. Bakshi I.C.S. The Trust is headed by H.E. the Governor of Jharkhand and includes other state dignitaries.
The Bihar Eye Bank Trust is a permanent member of Eye Bank Association of India and is registered under the District Blindness Control Society, Ranchi.
The Hospital is housed in a three-storied building standing on 0.7 acres of land in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. It is easily reached road, rail and air.
