New Delhi: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has extended Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support of ₹3.79 crore to the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Vayoshri Kendra (PMD-VK) in Bandra, Mumbai, to improve access to assistive devices and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
MDL has adopted the centre, which operates from the campus of the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) in Bandra. The centre is managed by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Mini-Ratna Category-II Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The initiative aims to strengthen access to assistive technology and rehabilitation services while promoting mobility, independent living and self-reliance among beneficiaries.
MDL Extends ₹3.79 Crore CSR Support to PMD-VK Centre
Through its CSR initiative, MDL is supporting the PMD-VK centre in Bandra to strengthen its existing service delivery infrastructure and improve access to assistive solutions for eligible beneficiaries.
The centre is part of ALIMCO’s nationwide network of PMD-VKs, established to bring assistive devices and rehabilitation services closer to persons with disabilities and senior citizens. These centres facilitate access to suitable aids and appliances under applicable schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
MDL’s support is expected to help the Bandra centre improve the availability and delivery of assistive products, enabling beneficiaries to lead more independent lives.
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Assistive Devices Distributed to Beneficiaries in Mumbai
Assistive devices were distributed to persons with disabilities at the Bandra centre in the presence of senior officials from MDL, ALIMCO and AYJNISHD.
The officials present at the event included:
- Arun K. Chand, Executive Director and Head of Department (CSR), MDL.
- Pradeep Mahadeshwar, Deputy General Manager (HR/CSR), MDL.
- Suman Kumar, Director, AYJNISHD.
- S. K. Tripathi, General Manager (Marketing), ALIMCO.
- Mrinal Kumar, In-charge, ALIMCO Mumbai.
The distribution initiative reflects the collaborative efforts of the organisations to improve access to assistive technology and support the needs of persons with disabilities.
Range of Assistive Devices Available for Persons with Disabilities
The PMD-VK centre in Bandra provides various assistive devices designed to improve mobility, accessibility and daily functioning for persons with disabilities.
These include:
- Motorised tricycles
- Wheelchairs
- Hearing aids
- Sugamya Canes
- Walking sticks
- Other mobility aids
Access to these devices can help beneficiaries participate more actively in education, employment and community life by reducing mobility-related barriers and supporting greater independence.
Assistive Products for Senior Citizens
The centre also facilitates access to assistive products for senior citizens to improve mobility, safety and everyday activities.
The available products include wheelchairs with commode facilities, walking sticks with seats, lumbar support belts, knee braces, spinal supports and other aids designed to address mobility and support needs.
These products can help senior citizens manage daily activities more comfortably and maintain greater independence.
In addition, a 3D scanning facility for prosthetics will enable customised design and fitting of artificial limbs. This technology can support a more personalised approach to prosthetic solutions based on individual requirements.
Initiative to Promote Accessibility and Independent Living
The CSR initiative is expected to strengthen access to assistive devices and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Mumbai.
For persons with disabilities, appropriate assistive technology can improve mobility and support participation in education, employment and community activities. For senior citizens, suitable aids can contribute to improved safety, everyday functioning and quality of life.
By supporting the existing infrastructure operated by ALIMCO, MDL aims to contribute to more accessible and inclusive services for these communities.
About Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Headquartered in Mumbai, MDL is a major shipbuilding company involved in the construction of warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and other vessels for domestic and international customers.
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