Explanation:
SOHUM is a low cost and unique device which uses brainstem,auditory evoked response,the golden standard in auditory testing to check for hearing response in a newborn.This innovative medical device has been developed under Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology and the Government of India supported School of International Biodesign (SIB). SIB is a flagship Program of the DBT aimed to develop innovative and affordable medical devices as per unmet clinical needs of India and to train the next generation of medical technology innovators in India.