Srinagar, 16 Nov 2021.Chinar Corps in conjunction with Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang
Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), a Jaipur based NGO, conducted Artificial Limb Fitment
Camps from 06 to 19 Oct 21 at Pattan, Kupwara, Uri and Budgam. Owing to the
huge response to the camps, a final camp was organised on 16 Nov 2021 at Badami
Bagh Cantt, Srinagar.
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. This step will have
a far reaching positive impact on the lives of over 1100 empowered specially abled
Kashmiris.
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 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. 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.
