From Karnataka Marwari Samaj

Free Artificial Limbs for handicapped

On the occasion of Independence Day, Karnataka Marwari Samaj, Bengaluru in association with Jeevan Jothi Trust, Erode is organizing a free` foot for footless' camp in Bangalore on Sunday 16 August 2009,
The camp provides free artificial limbs and Jaipur Foot to the handicapped and needy persons. Patients who were registered on July 18th to 19th for measurements of limbs should come on 15 August for practicing of limbs. Artificial limbs will be distributed at Maheshwari Bhavan Okalipuram Main Road, behind Bengaluru railway station, near Sujatha theater at 10-30 am. For more information call 080-4132 4730, 99720 37900.
 "Physically impaired people will be fitted with special Jaipur Foot, developed by its unique and well-designed approach to the needs of its community," says Mr. Bimal Kumar Saraogi, president, Karnataka Marwari Samaj (Bengaluru)
 The Jaipur foot is a limb prosthetic designed and developed in India using locally available raw materials and general purpose machinery. It is the most preferred prosthetic in Asia and Africa because of its light weight, durability and optimum cost. It allows for squatting, cycling and working in the fields, all chores essential in this part of the world.