North India's First Speech and Hearing Institute to Open in Kanpur by 2026
North India’s first speech and hearing institute to be ready in Kanpur by Oct 31, 2026
The Times Of India
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The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) Satellite Centre is being constructed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, with a budget of ₹180 crore (approximately $22 million USD). Scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026, it will be the first of its kind in North India, enhancing healthcare, education, and research in speech and hearing disorders.
- 01The AIISH Satellite Centre in Kanpur will be the first speech and hearing institute in North India.
- 02The project covers approximately 81,000 square meters and is budgeted at ₹180 crore (around $22 million USD).
- 03Scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026, it aims to reduce reliance on the Mysore facility.
- 04The centre will feature advanced audiology labs, speech therapy units, and specialized training resources.
- 05The campus will include hostel facilities for 204 students and focus on early intervention for speech and hearing issues.
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The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) Satellite Centre is under construction in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and is set to become North India's first dedicated facility for speech and hearing disorders. With a budget of ₹180 crore (approximately $22 million USD), the institute will span about 81,000 square meters and is expected to be completed by October 31, 2026. This initiative aims to alleviate the dependence on the existing facility in Mysore, Karnataka, by providing advanced healthcare services, education, and research opportunities in the field. The centre will be equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, including audiology laboratories and speech therapy units. Additionally, it will provide hostel accommodations for 204 students and focus on early identification and intervention for young children facing speech and hearing challenges. The project is being managed by NPCC Limited under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with technical oversight from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Varanasi.
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The establishment of the AIISH Satellite Centre will significantly enhance access to specialized healthcare and education in speech and hearing disorders for residents of North India.
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