![Rajasthan implemented nations first policy for blindness control Rajasthan implemented nations first policy for blindness control](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNmEX-cTV4dobuTpjoXNjtXlIOP0t4oYvtQ3gLGyzPphxOkEZhtQpZ3XwSJEOuaQzC4byvFmYii6AB4pT6vYrsoDS_yC7o_TLK7PQ-3I6xcPXGTg9n_OGfz5ixvN7IZYPfPbgVXNBoCA4FzUuqwX5h1dsiiAkEteXhDa_YVZzbTRTNrOUbkmS5JyKMw/w320-h183-rw/Rajasthan%20implement.jpg)
- The government wants to reduce the prevalence of blindness in the nation, which was 1.1% in 2020, to 0.3% through the Blindness Control Policy.
- All government medical colleges will be required to have a Keratoplasty Center and an eye bank operated by the state government as part of the policy for controlling blindness.
- According to this guideline, cornea gathered by for-profit businesses and NGOs receiving government funding must be given first consideration to government entities.
- In cooperation with charitable hospitals, trusts, voluntary groups, and other institutions, efforts to end visual impairment would be made in the districts. Along with private organizations, the state government will run a significant eye donation campaign.
- Nirogi Rajasthan Campaign
- The Rajasthan government launched the "Nirogi Rajasthan" campaign on December 17th, 2019, to enhance the general health and well-being of the state’s populace. The campaign emphasizes various health-related concerns and takes a multi-pronged strategy to address them, including advocating for healthy lives, preventative healthcare practices, and raising awareness of various health-related issues.
Question:
Q.1 Which of these states becomes the first state to implement a blindness control policy?
a. Gujarat
b. Kerela
c. Rajasthan
d. Tamil Nadu
a. Gujarat
b. Kerela
c. Rajasthan
d. Tamil Nadu