Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped to determine the candidates for cochlear implantation

As per the Scheme for Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will recognize an Institute of national stature from each Zone to recommend children eligible under the Scheme for cochlear implant, with a ceiling of Rs.6.00 lakh per unit to be borne by the Government. Ministry will also identify and recognize the Institutes in the zones wherein the surgery will be undertaken. Ministry will identify suitable agencies for providing cochlear implant (500 children per year) under the Scheme. The income ceiling for the beneficiaries will be the same as for other aids/appliances.