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    NPCB & VI

    • Date : 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023

    National Programme for Control Of Blindness & Visual Impairement (NPCB & VI)

    1. Goals & Objectives of NPCB :-
      • To reduce the backlog of blindness.
      • Develop and strengthen the strategy of NPCBVI for “Eye Health” and prevention of visual impairment; through provision of comprehensive eye care services and quality service delivery.
      • To enhance community awareness on eye care and lay stress on preventive measures.
      • Increase and expand research for prevention of blindness and visual impairment.
      • To secure participation of Voluntary Organizations/Private Practitioners in eye Care.
    2. The salient features :-
      • The major causes of blindness are Cataract, Refractive errors, Glaucoma, Corneal Opacity, Trauma and Vitamin A deficiency etc.
      • All districts have been sensitized for Screening and treatment of new components ;- Diabetic Retinopathy, Childhood Blindness, Glaucoma, Vitero retinal Surgery.
      • Large No. of Voluntary Organizations are active to provide services.

    Beneficiary:

    Public

    Benefits:

    Public Schemes

    How To Apply

    For more information please contact State HQ- 0172-2582448,
    Email:- shs.npcb-dghs@hry.gov.in

    Files:

    Infrastructure providing Eye Care Services in Haryana (360 KB)