Under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI), the target for cataract surgical rate (CSR) to eliminate blindness due to cataract in India is:

• A 1000 per million population per year
• B 2000 per million population per year
• C 3000 per million population per year ✓
• D 5000 per million population per year

Explanation

Under NPCBVI, the target cataract surgical rate to eliminate cataract blindness in India is 3000 per million population per year. This rate is based on the estimated incidence of cataract blindness and the need to clear the backlog. The programme also emphasizes quality of surgery and use of intraocular lenses.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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