The document discusses the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) in Jharkhand for 2022-23 and 2023-24. The key objectives of NPPCD are to prevent avoidable hearing loss, identify and treat ear problems causing deafness, and medically rehabilitate persons with deafness. It aims to strengthen inter-sectoral linkages and develop institutional capacity for ear care services. The summary provides budgets and targets for NPPCD over the next two years, including procuring medical equipment, training personnel, and conducting information, education and communication activities to increase screening, fitting of hearing aids, and establish audiometry facilities in new districts.