Ahmedabad, Oct 15: Narayan Seva Sansthan, with CSR support from Ingersoll Rand, organised a free medical assessment and selection camp for corrective surgeries, a Narayan Limb Measurement Camp, and a donor felicitation ceremony at the Atal Kalam Campus, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. More than 128 persons with disabilities attended the camp. Following assessments by specialist doctors and the Prosthetic and Orthotic team, measurements were taken for Narayan Modular Artificial Limbs for 73 beneficiaries and calipers for 14 beneficiaries. Seven persons were selected for free corrective surgeries.
The camp was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp by chief guest Vincent Reynal, Chairman, President and CEO of Ingersoll Rand, along with Vikram Kini, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, who presided over the event, and other dignitaries. During the inauguration, 10 persons with disabilities walked on their own after wearing artificial limbs.
Among those present were Elizabeth Heffelding, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Ingersoll Rand; Jonathan Lux, Vice President, Enterprise Storage and Growth Initiatives; Peter Eng, Business Development Leader; Sunil Khanduja, Managing Director, Ingersoll Rand India Limited; Mahadev Patel, Head of HR; Aditi Mehrotra, Head of CSR; Vishwas Deshmukh, Plant Head; Nagraj Padki, Procurement Manager; and social workers Vallabhbhai Dhanani, Ashutoshbhai Pandit, Kiritbhai Shah, Chinnubhai Patel and Satishbhai Baviskar, among other dignitaries.
Chief guest Vincent Reynal said that providing free services to persons with disabilities was a true act of humanity. He appreciated Narayan Seva Sansthan for not only providing treatment but also creating opportunities for persons with disabilities to become self-reliant. He expressed his gratitude to Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal for his dedicated service.
Presiding over the event, Vikram Kini said that the Sansthan's commitment to free service was exemplary. He added that modern artificial limbs were bringing new hope into the lives of persons with disabilities and helping them move towards independence. Artificial Limbs Based on Japanese and German Technology Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal said that beneficiaries selected at the camp would receive artificial limbs and calipers free of cost at an upcoming camp. The Sansthan's Narayan Modular Artificial Limbs are based on Japanese and German technology. Lightweight, durable and convenient to use, these limbs help improve mobility and enable persons with disabilities to lead more independent lives.
Sansthan Director Palak Agrawal said that beneficiaries whose measurements had been taken would be fitted with artificial limbs free of cost at a camp scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad in approximately two months. A team of around 25 medical and technical professionals provided services at the camp. Arrangements for meals, tea and refreshments were also made for beneficiaries and their family members.
On the occasion, Sansthan Director Palak Agrawal, Abhimanyu Singh Gohil from the CSR department, and camp in-charge Ramesh Sharma welcomed the guests in the traditional Mewar style. The dignitaries visited the camp, interacted with beneficiaries and learned about the treatment and rehabilitation process. The camp was coordinated by Jitendra Sharma.
Four Decades of Dedicated Service Narayan Seva Sansthan has been working since 1985 to provide medical treatment, rehabilitation and empowerment services to persons with disabilities and people in need. The Sansthan's founder, Padma Shri Kailash “Manav,” has been honoured with the Padma Shri for his significant contribution to social service. Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal received the President's Award in 2023 for his outstanding contribution to the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
According to the Sansthan, more than 40,809 persons with disabilities have received artificial limbs free of cost, while over 4.56 lakh people have benefited from free medical services. The Sansthan aims to combine technology, treatment and compassion to empower persons with disabilities, helping them become self-reliant and live with dignity and respect.
