The National Programme for Control of Blindness was launched in 1976 in India with the goal of reducing blindness prevalence from 1.4% to 0.3%. The main causes of blindness are cataract (65.6%), refractive errors (19.7%), corneal blindness, glaucoma, and surgical complications. The objectives of the program are to reduce cataract blindness and expand eye care coverage, especially to underserved rural areas, through strategies like decentralized implementation, community involvement, training of eye care personnel, and public awareness activities. Key activities include increasing cataract surgeries, provision of equipment and transportation, and integrating initiatives like free surgeries and spectacles.