Free prosthetic limbs, hearing aids and mobility aids provided to persons with disabilities
Srinagar, Oct 23 : The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps, in collaboration with Jaipur-based Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), popularly known as Jaipur Foot, organised an artificial limb fitment camp at Sharifabad in Kashmir to assist persons with disabilities, officials said on Friday.
The camp provided free customised artificial limbs to amputees and assistive devices, including hearing aids, wheelchairs, crutches and callipers, to beneficiaries, they said.
A specialised team of prosthetic technicians and medical experts from BMVSS assessed the individual requirements of amputees and fitted them with artificial limbs suited to their needs.
The initiative aimed at improving mobility, promoting independent living and helping persons with disabilities participate more actively in their families and communities.
Local residents and beneficiaries appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army and BMVSS, expressing gratitude for the assistance extended to vulnerable sections of society.
The collaboration highlighted the role of partnerships between the armed forces and civil society organisations in bringing rehabilitation services closer to people in need.
The Chinar Corps continues to undertake humanitarian assistance and community welfare initiatives across the Kashmir Valley, the statement said.
