Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) has organised a Mega Free Disability Screening, Corrective Surgery Selection and 3D Printed Narayan Modular Artificial Limb Measurement Camp in Pune, supporting hundreds of people with disabilities through assessment, measurement and surgical screening.
According to Prittle Prattle News, the camp was held at Alp Bachat Bhavan in Pune in association with Tata Tele Business Services and Newmann & Essar Group. A total of 396 beneficiaries were assessed and measured for 3D-printed Narayan Modular Artificial Limbs and calipers, while 22 beneficiaries were selected for free corrective surgeries.
The camp brought together orthopaedic surgeons, prosthetic experts and rehabilitation professionals to conduct medical assessments and identify the most appropriate support for each beneficiary. The artificial limbs are described as lightweight, durable and customised, using Japanese and German technology to improve comfort, function and independence.
The prosthetic limbs and calipers will not be fitted immediately. Following the measurement process, the devices are expected to be manufactured over the next two to three months, after which beneficiaries will receive them free of cost at a follow-up camp in Pune.
For prosthetics and orthotics professionals, this staged approach is important. A successful limb or caliper programme depends not only on the day of distribution, but on accurate assessment, correct measurements, appropriate device prescription, manufacturing quality, fitting, alignment, user training and follow-up. Measurement camps can therefore play a valuable role when they are connected to a clear fitting and rehabilitation pathway.
The Pune camp was inaugurated by Dr. Raghunath Kuchik, former minister in the Government of Maharashtra and General Secretary of Bharatiya Kamgar Sena. He praised the role of Narayan Seva Sansthan in supporting rehabilitation and empowerment for persons with disabilities and encouraged wider public support for such initiatives.
NSS President Prashant Agarwal said the strong response to the camp reflected the growing need for accessible healthcare and rehabilitation services. Trustee Director Devendra Chaubisa added that the organisation’s work extends beyond medical treatment to include education, skill development, self-employment training, corrective surgeries, artificial limbs, community welfare and broader support for persons with disabilities.
For the wider IMEA region, the Pune event highlights the continuing importance of large-scale outreach models in prosthetics, orthotics and disability rehabilitation. Many people who need assistive devices face barriers such as cost, transport, awareness, distance from specialist centres and limited referral pathways. Camps can help identify unmet need and connect beneficiaries with services that may otherwise remain out of reach.
At the same time, the growth of 3D-printed modular artificial limbs points to a wider shift in assistive technology delivery. Digital and modular approaches may support faster customisation, repeatable manufacturing and better scalability, particularly when combined with clinical expertise and follow-up care. However, the technology itself is only one part of the solution. Long-term outcomes still depend on trained prosthetists, orthotists, rehabilitation teams and service systems that can support users after fitting.
Narayan Seva Sansthan has been active in disability rehabilitation since 1985. The organisation reports that it has provided free artificial limbs to more than 39,388 beneficiaries and free medical treatment and rehabilitation services to more than 4.52 lakh persons with disabilities.
The Pune camp is another example of how non-profit organisations, corporate partners and rehabilitation professionals can collaborate to improve access to mobility support. For beneficiaries, the next stage will be the fitting of the manufactured limbs and calipers. For the sector, the broader challenge is to ensure that such camps become part of continuing rehabilitation pathways that support comfort, function, independence and long-term participation.
- Prittle Prattle News: Narayan Seva Sansthan’s Mega Disability Camp in Pune Benefits 396 Persons with Disabilities
- Narayan Seva Sansthan official website
- Narayan Seva Sansthan artificial limb support
- Tata Tele Business Services
- CSRBOX: Narayan Seva Sansthan limb fitment camp in Mumbai
- WHO: Assistive technology
- WHO: Rehabilitation
- International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics