Narayan Seva Sansthan fitted 549 artificial limbs and calipers free of charge for 432 people at a camp in Lucknow, Bilkul Online reported on 3 November 2026. The camp was held at the Dayal Gateway Hotel in Gomti Nagar. A 40-member team of specialists carried out the fittings.
From measurement to fitting
The fitting camp followed a selection and measurement camp on 13 September, where more than 550 people registered. Beneficiaries also received walking practice, physiotherapy and balance exercises, along with free meals. The report does not name the components used or say which districts the beneficiaries came from.
Kovind inaugurates, state offers land
Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the camp and said “the institution’s work speaks for itself.” Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Asim Arun presided and announced that the state would provide land or a building to Narayan Seva Sansthan so it can expand. Sansthan President Prashant Agarwal said the mission is to help people lead independent lives.
Founded in Udaipur in 1985, Narayan Seva Sansthan says it has provided free artificial limbs to more than 40,809 people and medical services to over 4.56 lakh beneficiaries. Bharat CPO recently reported on its Ballari camp, which fitted 687 limbs and calipers for 634 people, and its upcoming Bengaluru camp.
Bharat CPO Perspective
A two-stage camp, with measurement in September and fitting in November, gives time for devices to be fabricated rather than fitted off the shelf, which is good practice for camp-based services. The state government’s offer of land or a building could turn repeated camps into a permanent Lucknow facility, which would make follow-up, repairs and socket replacement far easier for users in Uttar Pradesh. Certified prosthetists and orthotists in the state may want to engage early, both to support quality standards and to make sure camp users have somewhere to go for review. These details come from a single news report, and Bharat CPO has not independently verified the figures.
Frequently asked questions
Who organised the Lucknow camp? Narayan Seva Sansthan, the Udaipur-based NGO.
How many people were helped? 432 people received 549 artificial limbs and calipers, according to the report.
Was it free? Yes. The report says limbs and calipers were fitted free of cost.
Suggested hyperlinks / sources
- Bilkul Online: 549 Artificial Limbs and Calipers Fitted Free of Cost for 432 Beneficiaries at Lucknow Camp (3 November 2026)
- The Statesman: Work of Narayan Seva Sansthan speaks for itself: Ram Nath Kovind
- Bharat CPO: Free O&P distribution camps in India and the private market
- Bharat CPO: NGOs and Camps