Goa Khabar : Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) organized a massive distribution camp at the Maha Kumbh site in Prayagraj, benefiting over 20,000 individuals. Aids and appliances worth ₹20 crores were distributed through a dedicated center set up at the event.
Pilgrims in need who arrived for a holy dip received immediate assistance, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, walking sticks, and other essential mobility and assistive devices—all provided free of cost.
The camp witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Goa, and the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of India S Govindraj.
Speaking about the initiative, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar said, “This camp embodies the true spirit of inclusivity and accessibility. Ensuring that individuals with disabilities and senior citizens too can participate fully in spiritual gatherings like the Maha Kumbh is a significant step towards empowerment. ALIMCO’s efforts in making this possible are commendable. The initiative highlights ALIMCO’s commitment to enhancing mobility and independence for persons with disabilities, and the elderly who need aid, ensuring they receive necessary support.”
About ALIMCO
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) under the Administrative Control of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is 100% owned Govt. of India Central Public Sector Enterprise. It manufactures Rehabilitation Aids for persons with disabilities and by promoting, encouraging and developing the availability, use, supply and distribution of Artificial Limbs and other Rehabilitation Aids to the disabled persons of the country.
Profitability is not the motive of the operations of the Corporation and its main thrust is in providing better quality of Aids & Appliances to larger number of disabled persons at reasonable price.
