Free artificial limb provisioning camp
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 22, 2013:
In the ongoing efforts to contribute to the social improvement, the fifth phase of "Free Artificial Limb Provisioning Camp" was organized by 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division at Leimakhong yesterday.
The Camp was inaugurated by Major General PM Bali, General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division.
During the camp, a team of experts from Jaipur Foot Foundation fitted artificial limbs, free of cost to seven individuals.
In order to ensure maximum beneficiaries, new cases who could not avail the opportunity earlier were also invited.
This project has received an overwhelming response since its inception amongst the local populace of Manipur with fifty three beneficiaries having been fitted with artificial limbs so far, according to a statement issued by PRO (DW), Imphal.