SRINAGAR 23TH OCTOBER 2026:-
Free Artificial Limbs, Hearing Aids and Mobility Equipment Provided to Persons with Disabilities in a Major Humanitarian InitiativeIn a significant humanitarian initiative aimed at promoting inclusion dignity and independent living 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.The initiative was designed to support persons with disabilities by providing free, customised artificial limbs and essential assistive devices, helping beneficiaries improve their mobility, independence and overall quality of life.
A specialised team of prosthetic technicians and medical experts from BMVSS assessed the individual needs of amputees and provided artificial limbs tailored to their specific requirements. The camp also extended assistance to other differently-abled persons through the provision of hearing aids and mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches and callipers.Beyond the provision of assistive devices, the initiative underscored the importance of accessible rehabilitation services in enabling persons with disabilities to overcome mobility challenges, regain confidence and participate more actively in their families and communities.
The camp received appreciation from local residents and beneficiaries, who expressed gratitude to the Indian Army and BMVSS for extending humanitarian assistance and addressing the needs of vulnerable sections of society.The collaboration between Chinar Corps and BMVSS reflects the importance of partnerships between the Armed Forces and civil society organisations in delivering meaningful support at the community level. By bringing specialised rehabilitation services closer to those in need, the initiative highlighted a shared commitment to building a more inclusive society in which disability does not become a barrier to dignity, opportunity and participation.
The initiative also reaffirmed the Indian Army’s continued engagement in humanitarian assistance, community welfare and nation-building across the Kashmir Valley, demonstrating how collaborative efforts can make a tangible difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.
