Srinagar, Nov 16: Chinar Corps in conjunction with Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), a Jaipur based NGO, organized Artificial Limb Fitment Camps from 06 to 19 Oct at Pattan, Kupwara, Uri and Budgam, said PRO (Defence) Srinagar.
“Owing to huge response to the camps, a final camp was org on 16 Nov 2021 at Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar,” the PRO said.
“The camp has enabled and empowered specially abled Kashmiri citizens including children under the theme, ‘Saksham Hum, Saksham Kashmir, Saksham Bharat’. A total of 348 wheel chairs, 91 crutches, 480 hearing aids, 93 artificial legs and 13 artificial hands have been distributed in Kashmir Division. The noble cause has a far reaching positive impact on the lives of over 1100 empowered specially abled Kashmiris,” he said.
The PRO further said: “This idea for the event was envisioned by Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps and Ambassador Satish Mehta of BMVSS. Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps complimented the NGO, Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti for its noble efforts. He emphasised that the artificial limbs would further invigorate the specially abled citizens to lead an enabled and empowered life. While interacting with the empowered citizens, the GOC Chinar Corps abundantly wished them and their families a fulfilling life.”
“Ambassador Satish Mehta appreciated Chinar Corps for providing Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti with the opportunity to serve the specially abled and injured citizens of Kashmir. He has also committed to continue with more vigorous efforts next year to reach out to more citizens in Kashmir Valley,” he said.
“The team of enablers of BMVSS have also visited Leh for an enabling camp. Separate teams in conjunction with Indian Army are presently working in Jammu Division,” he added.
