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A major humanitarian initiative in southern India has helped restore mobility and independence for hundreds of people living with limb loss. A free prosthetic and orthotic fitment camp organised by Narayan Seva Sansthan in Bengaluru provided assistive devices to more than 550 individuals with disabilities from across the region.
Held on March 1, the camp delivered approximately 602 artificial limbs and calipers to 558 beneficiaries, offering life-changing mobility support to individuals who otherwise might not have access to prosthetic care.
A Regional Effort to Improve Mobility Access
Participants travelled from various parts of southern India to attend the camp, which was designed to bridge gaps in access to rehabilitation and assistive technology. Prior to the event, medical teams conducted detailed screening and assessments in December 2025 to identify suitable candidates and ensure that each device would be tailored to the individual’s needs.
During the one-day programme, prosthetic specialists and clinicians fitted a wide range of devices, including:
- Lower-limb prosthetic legs
- Upper-limb prosthetic arms
- Orthotic calipers for mobility support
- Multiple-limb solutions for individuals with complex needs
All devices were provided free of charge, supported through corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships and charitable donations.
Collaboration Between Medical Teams and Industry
The camp was organised under the guidance of trustee and director Devendra Choubisa, with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, prosthetic technicians and volunteers supporting the event. Corporate partners including General Motors, TTP Technologies and ACI Worldwide contributed to the initiative through CSR programmes and volunteer participation.
The event also included physiotherapy guidance, rehabilitation counselling and training sessions to help beneficiaries adapt to their new devices and regain confidence in mobility.
Stories of Renewed Independence
Among the many individuals who received prosthetic support was a young worker from Karnataka who lost his leg in an industrial accident. After receiving a new prosthetic limb at the camp, he was able to walk again and even received a call from his employer inviting him to return to work the same day.
Stories like this illustrate the profound impact access to prosthetic technology can have—not only on mobility but also on employment, social participation and personal dignity.
A Broader Mission for Disability Inclusion
According to the organisation, the initiative is part of a wider mission to expand rehabilitation access for people with disabilities across India. To date, Narayan Seva Sansthan reports having delivered more than 39,000 free artificial limbs and provided medical assistance to over 450,000 individuals through its programmes in India and internationally.
Beyond prosthetic services, the organisation also conducts measurement and distribution camps in communities where specialised rehabilitation facilities are limited, helping reach individuals who might otherwise remain without access to assistive technology.
Addressing the Global Access Gap
The Bengaluru camp highlights a broader challenge facing many countries: access to prosthetic and orthotic services remains uneven, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. Initiatives that combine community outreach, charitable support and technical expertise play an important role in closing this gap.
For hundreds of beneficiaries in Bengaluru, the camp marked more than a clinical intervention—it represented a return to independence, employment opportunities and the possibility of a more active life.
