New Delhi/Gurugram. Artificial Limb Manufacturing Corporation Limited (ALIMCO), District Red Cross Society, Gurugram and Engineers India Limited took a joint initiative to make the disabled people self-reliant and make their lives easier. Assistive devices worth approximately Rs 39.99 lakh were distributed to 59 disabled persons in the assistive device distribution camp organized at John Hall, Gurugram. Engineers India Limited supported this event under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Organized by Alimco, working under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, the objective of this camp was to improve the mobility, self-reliance and quality of life of the persons with disabilities by providing assistive devices as per their individual needs.
In the camp, beneficiaries were given motorized tricycles, joystick operated wheelchairs, kits for visually impaired persons, teaching-learning material kits, three-dimensional spinal brace, three-dimensional artificial limbs and other assistive devices. These devices will help the beneficiaries in carrying out daily activities, ease of transportation and lead a dignified life.
The program was inaugurated by Gurugram District President Sarvpriya Tyagi. Praising the efforts of District Red Cross Society and ALIMCO, he said that to connect the disabled people with the mainstream of the society, it is necessary to identify the needy beneficiaries at the grassroots level and provide them with appropriate assistive devices in time.
He also appreciated the ‘Divyansha Centre’ established in collaboration with ALIMCO in the Red Cross Society premises. This center is playing an important role in providing facilities related to assistive devices to the disabled people.
On this occasion, Sudip Majumdar, Senior General Manager (Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility), Engineers India Limited, reiterated the company’s commitment towards initiatives that bring positive change in the lives of persons with disabilities. He said that programs that provide assistance to the needy sections of the society through CSR contribute significantly to social development. Sahil Kapoor, Senior Manager (Corporate Social Responsibility) of the company was also present at the event and expressed support towards the initiative.
While encouraging the beneficiaries, Vikas Kumar, Secretary of District Red Cross Society, Gurugram, said that with proper assistive technology and necessary support, even disabled people can become self-reliant and live a respectable and productive life.
On behalf of Alimco, Priyanka welcomed the guests and informed about the activities of the corporation. He informed that Alimco regularly organizes evaluation and distribution camps across the country, so that assistive devices can be provided to the disabled as per their needs.
This camp was organized under the guidance of District Administration, Gurugram and as per the instructions of Haryana State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society.
Alimco, in collaboration with various government and corporate institutions, is continuously working to provide assistive technology to persons with disabilities, increase their self-reliance and promote accessibility. The objective of such initiatives is to create an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can get equal opportunities to live a life with dignity and actively participate in social activities.