Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today pledged to donate his eyes to Kashyap Memorial Eye Bank here.
"I have filled up the form committing to donate my eyes to the eye bank," Ramesh said after participating in the 'Run for Vision' programme organised by KMEB.
Ramesh said he desired that his last rites be performed in Saranda and his eyes be donated to the KMEB.
The founders of KMEB, Dr Bharati Kashap and Dr B P Kashyap appreciated Ramesh's gesture in pledging to donate his eyes.