The National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI) categorises districts based on their blindness prevalence for resource allocation. A district with a blindness prevalence of 1.0% to 1.49% (as per the national survey) is classified under which category for prioritisation?
- A Category II (Moderate) ✓
- B Category I (Critical)
- C Category III (Mild)
- D Category IV (Controlled)
Correct answer: A. Category II (Moderate)
Explanation
Under NPCBVI district categorisation, Category I (Critical) districts have blindness prevalence of 1.5% or higher, Category II (Moderate) districts have prevalence of 1.0% to 1.49%, Category III (Mild) districts have prevalence of 0.5% to 0.99%, and Category IV (Controlled) districts have prevalence below 0.5%. This categorisation determines the intensity of intervention and resource allocation under the programme.
Reference: NPCBVI Programme Guidelines, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, 2017 ed.
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