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India's ‘humanitarian' help to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan: Medicos organise Jaipur foot camp in Kabul
An Afghan amputee is being fitted with a prosthetic limb at India-backed Jaipur Foot camp in Kabul. X/@MEAIndia
As part of its ongoing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, India recently held a five-day 'Jaipur Foot' prosthetic limb camp in Kabul to assist Afghan amputees in regaining mobility and independence, according to Khaama Press.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated in a post on X on June 29, 'The camp was organized by an Indian charitable organization in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Kabul. It provided artificial limbs, calipers, and other mobility aids to dozens of physically challenged individuals in need of rehabilitation support.'
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As part of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, a five-day Jaipur Foot camp was organised in Kabul by BMVSS, Jaipur.
The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted. pic.twitter.com/LPlvcma6C3 — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2025
He further stated that the project was carried out by the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) in Jaipur and had received an overwhelming response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted over the five-day camp.
According to Khaama Press, Indian authorities have indicated that this endeavour is consistent with India's long-standing commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people, particularly during humanitarian crises.
The camp also emphasised India's people-centered approach to development cooperation, especially in conflict-affected areas. India has continued in giving Afghanistan medical supplies, food aid, scholarships, and capacity-building initiatives free from political restrictions.
The Jaipur Foot camp is part of India's broader assistance framework that focuses on addressing basic human needs, especially as Afghanistan grapples with a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by food insecurity, inadequate medical services, and widespread unemployment since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021.
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Foreign on-the-spot fitment camps have been a hallmark of BMVSS's global outreach. So far, the organization has conducted 111 camps in 44 countries. Under its 'India for Humanity' initiative, India's Ministry of External Affairs has supported 28 such camps in 22 of these countries, providing both funding and logistical assistance.
Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) is globally renowned for its flagship Jaipur Foot prosthesis and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.
The Jaipur Foot/Limb uses a polymer-based custom-made socket linked to a specially designed foot, distinct from the SACH Foot used in Western technologies. For above-knee amputees, a special joint called the Jaipur-Knee–developed by Stanford University and BMVSS–is often provided.
As a not-for-profit organization, BMVSS has served over 2.2 million beneficiaries worldwide over the past 44 years. Known for its patient-centric approach, the organization also developed the low-cost USD 20 Stanford-Jaipur knee.
With a walk-in policy requiring no appointments, the organization ensures proper fitting using LASER Line alignment, gait analysis labs, and internationally recognized discharge checkouts. As its founder D.R. Mehta plans for the future, sustaining this widespread impact remains a core focus for BMVSS.
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