- To evaluate the prevalence of deafness among underprivileged school going children and its risk factors
- To evaluate the correlation between prevalence of deafness and risk factors like low socio-economic status, nutrition and immunization
- Provide clinical otolaryngological and audiological services
- Create awareness about correlation between physical hygiene, passive smoking and immunization with deafness
- Train special manpower and designate them ‘Community Ear Assistant’ to continue the ear care program
- Train “Female Community Health Volunteers” on primary ear care education
- Provide primary ear care education to children, teachers and guardians
- Deliver preventive ear care service at primary level
- Refer selected patients with ear diseases for surgical treatment
Ultimate Goal of the project
To endeavor to reach the ultimate goal of prevention of deafness/conservation & promotion of hearing at the national level