Deafness Free India by 2047
Over 63 million Indians live with significant hearing loss — yet deafness remains one of the most neglected public health challenges in the country. This mission aims to change that through awareness, early detection, accessible treatment, and national policy reform by India's centenary year.
A Vision by Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta & Satkriti Hospital
The Hearing Crisis in India
India faces one of the highest burdens of hearing loss globally — yet awareness and access to care remain critically low.
People Affected
Over 63 million Indians live with disabling hearing loss, making India one of the most affected nations.
Born with Hearing Loss
Approximately 4 in every 1,000 children are born with significant hearing impairment in India.
Lack Access to Care
The vast majority of hearing-impaired Indians — especially in rural areas — have no access to diagnosis or treatment.
Preventable Cases
Over half of all hearing loss cases in India could have been prevented through early intervention and awareness.
Mission 2047
The Five Pillars of the Mission
Achieving a Deafness Free India by 2047 requires a multi-pronged approach — combining grassroots awareness with institutional reform and technological advancement. Aligned with India's centenary of independence — a vision to ensure every Indian can hear, speak, and participate fully in society.
Awareness & Education
Mass awareness campaigns on hearing health — school programs, community outreach, World Hearing Day events, and media engagement to break the stigma around deafness.
Early Detection & Screening
Universal newborn hearing screening, school-level audiometric tests, and community-based screening camps to identify hearing loss at the earliest possible stage.
Accessible Treatment & Technology
Expanding access to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and speech rehabilitation — especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and rural India through ADIP and PMJAY schemes.
Policy Reform & Advocacy
Advocating for stronger national policies on hearing health — mandatory newborn screening, disability rights, and insurance coverage for hearing devices and surgeries.
Training & Capacity Building
Fellowship programs, workshops, and knowledge transfer to build a nationwide network of trained ENT professionals capable of delivering quality hearing care.
Global standards
WHO & Global Collaboration
Satkriti Hospital actively collaborates with international organisations to bring global best practices to India.
WHO Small Grant Award 2025
Received the prestigious WHO World Hearing Day Small Grant Award — a rare global honour recognising outstanding contribution to hearing health.
Coalition for Global Hearing Health
Active member of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health — collaborating with international experts to advance hearing care standards worldwide.
WHO World Hearing Day Participation
Official WHO certificate holder for active participation in World Hearing Day — organising awareness events and free hearing camps annually.
NABH Accredited Hospital
First NABH-accredited ENT hospital in Varanasi — ensuring international-standard quality protocols in patient care and hospital management.
ADIP–Cochlear Implant Centre
Only ADIP-authorized centre in Varanasi for cochlear implant surgeries — providing subsidised hearing restoration to underprivileged children.
Silent Epidemic — The Book
Published a national bestseller on India's hearing crisis — endorsed by Naseeruddin Shah, Narayan Murthy and Amitabh Bachchan.
On the ground
Awareness Camps & Outreach
Satkriti Hospital regularly organises free hearing health camps, cochlear implant drives, and community outreach programs as part of the Deafness Free India mission. These camps provide free hearing tests, consultations, hearing aid fittings, and awareness sessions — reaching thousands of patients who otherwise have no access to specialised ENT care.
WHD 2025 — Free Hearing Camp & Book Distribution
Large-scale awareness camp in Varanasi benefiting over 300 patients. Copies of "Silent Epidemic" distributed. Free hearing tests, cochlear implant consultations, and ENT check-ups provided.
ADIP Cochlear Implant Drives
Regular cochlear implant surgery drives under the ADIP scheme — providing subsidised hearing restoration to profoundly deaf children from economically weaker sections across UP and Bihar.
School & Village Hearing Screening Programs
Mobile hearing screening camps at schools and villages across Purvanchal — identifying children with undetected hearing loss and connecting them with treatment pathways.
Ayushman Bharat Free Treatment Camps
Regular free ENT treatment camps under PMJAY — ensuring advanced ENT surgeries are accessible and cost-free for eligible underprivileged families.
Get involved
How You Can Contribute
Every individual, organisation, and institution can play a role in making India deafness-free by 2047.
Spread Awareness
Share information about hearing health with your family, community, and social networks. Early awareness saves lives.
Get Hearing Tested
Regular hearing check-ups — especially for newborns, children, and elderly — can detect problems early when treatment is most effective.
Partner With Us
Hospitals, NGOs, and corporate organisations can collaborate on camps, training programs, and cochlear implant drives.
Support Training Programs
Help us train more ENT professionals through fellowships and workshops — building capacity for hearing care across India.
Read & Share Silent Epidemic
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of India's hearing crisis. Share it with decision-makers and influencers.
Get In Touch
Contact us to learn more about the mission, volunteer at camps, or discuss institutional collaboration opportunities.
Be Part of the Change
Join the mission toward a Deafness Free India by 2047. Together, we can ensure every Indian has the ability to hear and communicate.
Consult With Our Experts
Speak to our ENT specialists in Varanasi about your symptoms, treatment options and Ayushman Bharat or cashless cover.