549 Artificial Limbs and Calipers Fitted Free of Cost for 432 Divyang Beneficiaries at Lucknow Camp
Bengaluru : “After interacting with the beneficiaries and listening to their experiences, there is little left for me to say, because the work of Narayan Seva Sansthan speaks for itself.” These were the words of former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at a free modular artificial limb and caliper fitting camp organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan, Udaipur, in Lucknow.
He said that when a child loses the ability to smile due to a physical disability, the entire family shares that pain. Narayan Seva Sansthan is doing commendable work by restoring smiles to the faces of persons with disabilities and their families and helping them embrace a new life. He added that he had no words adequate to praise the institution’s service initiatives and wished the beneficiaries a bright future as they moved towards self-reliance.
The camp was inaugurated by former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind through the ceremonial lighting of the lamp at Dayal Gateway Hotel in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Before the inauguration, he interacted with beneficiaries, listened to their personal experiences and learned from doctors about the artificial limb fitting process. In keeping with Mewari tradition, the dignitaries were welcomed with traditional turbans.
Announcement of a Building or Land for Divyangjan Services
Uttar Pradesh Minister for Social Welfare Asim Arun, who presided over the programme, said that he had the opportunity to understand the institution’s work closely. He noted that Narayan Seva Sansthan was strengthening the vision of a developed India by bringing persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society.
He announced that the state government would provide a plot of land or a building to the institution for serving persons with disabilities in Uttar Pradesh, enabling more needy beneficiaries across the state to access its services.
Shri Prashant Agarwal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, said that the institution’s mission extends beyond providing artificial limbs. It is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to lead lives of dignity, confidence and independence.
549 Artificial Limbs and Calipers Fitted
At the camp, 549 artificial limbs and calipers were provided and fitted free of cost to 432 persons with disabilities. A 40-member team of specialists carried out the fittings and guided beneficiaries through walking practice. Mirror bars and physiotherapy were used to help improve their balance, mobility and confidence. Beneficiaries were also given guidance on the proper use and care of their artificial limbs. Free meals were arranged for all beneficiaries.
More than 550 persons with disabilities had registered at the selection and measurement camp held on September 13. Of these, 432 selected beneficiaries received their artificial limbs and calipers at the fitting camp.
A parade by beneficiaries walking with the support of their newly fitted artificial limbs was a major highlight of the programme. The joy on the faces of family members was evident as they watched their loved ones take confident steps towards a more independent life.
On the occasion, Ms. Vandana Agarwal, Director of the institution, delivered the welcome address, while Patron Satya Bhushan Jain proposed the vote of thanks. Trustee Devendra Chaubisa, along with several dignitaries, social workers and volunteers, was also present.
Established in 1985, Narayan Seva Sansthan has been working for the treatment, rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities and other underprivileged sections of society. According to the institution, it has provided free artificial limbs to more than 40,809 persons with disabilities and free medical services to over 456,000 beneficiaries to date.
Through the integration of modern technology and humanitarian values, Narayan Seva Sansthan remains committed to empowering persons with disabilities to become self-reliant and live with dignity.
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