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Introduction
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Origin of the proposal,
technical programme which is sponsoring, reasons
for proposed designation
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CPM is
satisfied technically for the redesignation of
this Centre, which is the part of the All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi.
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Steps that have led to this
proposal, eg site-visits by WHO staff, previous
participation of the institution, joint development of a workplan, etc.
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Visit
by DPR and WR, India staff to the institution.
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Comments & Composition of
the Institute
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This
Institute is a part of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, which is
the research body with an apex role.
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Statutory functions of the
institution ; formal links with other institutions
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Statutory
functions are the same as that of the AIIMS, which is the apex institution
in the country for medical research.
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Administrative Structure
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Administrative and Scientific
Responsibility
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Prof (Dr) Supriyo Ghose, Director
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National and International
Advisory Boards ; Composition & Terms of Reference
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See
attached profile.
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List of Senior Staff
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List
given in the Institutional Profile.
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Facilities Available (labs, training facilities, documentation centre, etc.)
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Excellent
facilities for research in the area of reproductive health.
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Workplan
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Terms of Reference
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· To engage the `Centre' in development of Regional Strategy for Vision
2020 as well as for development of National Vision 2020 for India. Also
provide expertise for development of National Vision 2020 Action Plans for
other countries of the Region.
· To provide opportunity for training of Ophthalmologists and midlevel eye
care personnel for India and other countries in the Region.
· To provide continuing medical education for different categories of eye
care personnel particularly ophthalmologists, paediatricians
etc. with emphasis on prevention of childhood blindness.
· Help in conduct of multisectoral research in
the area of eye health workforce and operations research for implementation
of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight.
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