THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister Veena George dismisses baseless claims of Shruthi Tharangam project failure asserts progress under State Health Agency. Cochlear implant surgeries advancing swiftly; 25 completed out of 84 applications. Funds transferred, 112 people receive free maintenance.

State Technical Committee greenlights 117 out of 120 processor upgrade applications. Minister assures timely completion, urges end to unfounded campaign causing concern. Shruthi Tharangam, a state initiative for free cochlear implants to hearing-impaired children under 5. Six government and private hospitals provide free treatment.

KMSCL identifies State Health Agency for device maintenance and upgrades at lower rates. Government allocates Rs 50,000 per child for maintenance through local governments. Hospitals exempt from dues, parents assured. Contact State Health Agency for queries or difficulties at 04714063121 and 2960221.