Launched “Aalisu Kanda” (Listen, Little One), the cochlear implant programme under Karnataka’s Hearing Impairment-Free Karnataka Campaign, at Arogya Soudha, Bengaluru. Every child deserves the opportunity to hear, speak, learn and thrive. Our Government provides free cochlear implant surgery for eligible children, ₹50,000 for six months of auditory-verbal and speech therapy and ₹500 per week to parents attending therapy with their children. Early identification, timely implantation and consistent rehabilitation are crucial to helping children develop communication skills and access mainstream education. Our @DHFWKA will establish a digital registry to ensure continuity of care and track each child’s rehabilitation journey. Aalisu Kanda is more than a programme it is a commitment to equal opportunities and a brighter future for every child. Together, let us build a Hearing Impairment Free Karnataka.