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Odisha CM Inaugurates Artificial Limb Manufacturing Centre In Khurda

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OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today inaugurated an artificial limb manufacturing centre in Khurda. The new center of famous Jaipur Foot – ‘Biju Mahabir Jaipur Foot Centre’ was unveiled at Gurjang in Khurda.

The centre has given a new ray of hope to the differently abled people of the state. Jaipur Foot Artificial Limbs will enable them to be self-relaint.

Jaipur Foot Center was established in 1975 by founder Padma Bhushan Dr D R Mehta. Its name is Bhagavan Mahabir Viklang Sena Samiti. Now, it has gained fame in the country and abroad as Jaipur Foot Centre. It has earned a reputation as one of the world’s best organisations in the field of providing artificial limbs to the disabled.

It has played an important role in providing artificial limbs to 21 lakh people with disabilities worldwide.

Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that with the help of this new center, the goal is to provide artificial limbs to all the disabled people of Odisha soon.

Stating that the disabled form an important part of the society, he said their proper rehabilitation is the responsibility of all of us. He advised everyone to work together for this.

The state government is doing a lot for their welfare and to provide them better services, Naveen said, adding that steps are being taken to empower them through training along with their rehabilitation.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister praised the founder of Jaipur Foot Center, Dr Mehta, and said he has become a blessing to lakhs of people with disabilities. His commitment to society is an inspiration to all. The Chief Minister said that the state government will provide all support for this campaign in Odisha.

The CM said the Jaipur Foot is a unique product made with indigenous know-how, which can fully enable the differently-abled.

The Chief Minister also launched a mobile vehicle to provide artificial limbs to the disabled.

In his welcome address, Dr Mehta said that providing artificial limbs to the disabled is their social commitment. This organisation, which has been operating for more than 50 years, continues its efforts to enable people with disabilities in many countries of the world today, he added.

OB Bureau

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