Karnataka plans 200 cochlear implants for children with hearing loss
The Karnataka government plans to provide 200 additional cochlear implants to children with hearing loss during the 2026-27 fiscal year. This initiative is part of the 'Aalisu Kanda' program, which aims to improve speech and communication skills in children.
Why it matters
State-funded medical interventions for pediatric hearing loss are critical for ensuring long-term educational and social development for affected children.
Karnataka plans 200 cochlear implants for children with hearing loss left A child with a cochlear implant, which is an electronic device that helps people with severe to profound hearing loss access sound. S.K. Dinesh The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7j2zg4/article71611183.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9911_12_3_2026_16_12_16_2_MCGANN02.JPG s k dinesh Shivamogga Karnataka 12/03/2026 The ENT Department at Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences has conducted 25 cochlear implant surgeries under the Shravana Sanjeevini Cochlear Implant Scheme. Dr. S. Sridhar of ENT Dept and surgeon-mentor Dr. Shankar Medikere addressed the media on Thursday. Photo by S.K. Dinesh 575 surgeries performed in 2025-26 under ‘Aalisu Kanda’ programme; first phase of 75 additional implants to be completed in the next two months Bengaluru Karnataka has planned 200 additional cochlear implants for children with severe to profound hearing loss in 2026-27 under ‘Aalisu Kanda’, the cochlear implant programme being implemented as part of the Shravan Dosh Mukta Abhiyan.
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