Table 1.
Distribution of the project sites and implementing partners in the pilot initiative
| State | District | Year | Implementing partner | Mentoring partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vizianagaram | Mar 2016 | Health Department, AP Government | Pushpagiri Eye Hospital, Vizianagaram |
| Assam | Kamrup | Dropped | Health Department, Assam Government | Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati |
| Goa | North/South Goa | May 2016 | Health Department, Goa Government | Goa Medical College, Goa & HV Desai Eye Hospital, Pune |
| Gujarat | Surat | Jan 2017 | Health Department, Gujarat Government | Tejas Eye Hospital, Mandvi |
| Karnataka | Tumkur | Jan 2016 | Health Department, Karnataka Government | Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology, Bengaluru |
| Kerala | Thrissur | Dec 2016 | Health Department, Kerala Government | Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly |
| Maharashtra | Wardha | June 2016 | Health Department, Maharashtra Government | MGIMS, Sevagram |
| Odisha | Khurda | April 2017 | Health Department, Odisha Government | LV Prasad Eye Institute, Bhubaneshwar |
| Rajasthan | Pali | Aug 2016 | Health Department, Rajasthan Government | Global Hospital & Research Centre, Mt. Abu |
| Tamil Nadu | Tirunelveli | Nov 2016 | Health Department, Tamil Nadu Government | Aravind Eye Care System, Tirunelveli |
| West Bengal | Paschim Medinipur | Mar 2017 | Health Department, West Bengal Government | Vivekananda Mission Asram Netra Niramay Niketan, Chaitanyapur |