Of rapidly applied tests Or examination in an ap*rentb,' healthy individuor and this is fundamental aspect of Fyevention of disease. Thus the objective Of screening for is to reduce rate) and to improve the qualib,' Of life, Carcinoma Of the cervix is the most common cancer Of woman in India a the second most Common cancer of women throughout the world'. Approximately new cases develop each year many Of Which ore (see fable ) 2. Prevention Of this large number of cases and premature deaths is on urgent consideration. Cancer Of the cervix is considered o preventable condition as if is preceded by a pre•invasive curable stage known as dysplgsio\cervicol intraepithelial neoplasia This progresses slowly over a period Of O.