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The Print
a day ago
- Business
- The Print
Jaipur Foot maker BMVSS invited to UN to showcase work on disability welfare
The statement said that the organisation holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. 'Seven years ago the United Nations organized a special meeting of permanent representatives of various member countries to showcase the Jaipur Foot,' it said. According to the statement, BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and Chairman Satish Mehta will make presentations in two sessions on Tuesday, which will be attended by permanent representatives of various countries and other dignitaries. Jaipur, Jun 8 (PTI) Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known globally for its 'Jaipur Foot' and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its initiatives for disability welfare, a statement issued here said. The organisation has held 114 special camps in various countries in recent years in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and rehabilitated more than 50,000 disabled persons from 44 countries. The United Nations has specially invited BMVSS to discuss various issues related to the disabled (Divyangs) as it has worked extensively in India and abroad, the statement added. Last year, former President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis had specially visited the BMVSS centre to know the manufacturing process of Jaipur Foot. PTI AG OZ OZ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
a day ago
- Health
- News18
Jaipur Foot maker BMVSS invited to UN to showcase work on disability welfare
Jaipur, Jun 8 (PTI) Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known globally for its 'Jaipur Foot' and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its initiatives for disability welfare, a statement issued here said. According to the statement, BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and Chairman Satish Mehta will make presentations in two sessions on Tuesday, which will be attended by permanent representatives of various countries and other dignitaries. The statement said that the organisation holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. 'Seven years ago the United Nations organized a special meeting of permanent representatives of various member countries to showcase the Jaipur Foot," it said. The organisation has held 114 special camps in various countries in recent years in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and rehabilitated more than 50,000 disabled persons from 44 countries. The United Nations has specially invited BMVSS to discuss various issues related to the disabled (Divyangs) as it has worked extensively in India and abroad, the statement added. Last year, former President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis had specially visited the BMVSS centre to know the manufacturing process of Jaipur Foot. PTI AG OZ OZ
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
NGO working for welfare of PwD invited to UN to present its work
Jaipur, NGO Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti , renowned for its work for the welfare of persons with disabilities , has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its work for the welfare of people with disabilities. BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and President Satish Mehta will present the work on Tuesday in two sessions, which will be attended by permanent representatives of various countries and other dignitaries. "BMVSS has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UNO and seven years ago the United Nations organised a special meeting of the Permanent Representatives of various members nations to showcase Jaipur Foot, which in recent years has held 114 special camps in various countries in association with the Ministry of External Affairs and rehabilitated over 50,000 disabled persons of 44 countries," a release from the organisation said. "The United Nations which are holding the seminar to discuss the various issues related to the disabled has specially invited BMVSS because of the massive work undertaken by it both in India and abroad and rehabilitated 2.4 million persons with disabilities," the release said. The BMVSS offers artificial limbs and other aids and appliances free of charge to differently-abled people, and it is known for its Jaipur Foot . "D R Mehta would stress on the various means to rehabilitate the disabled as according to the World Health Organization 15 percent of the world's population is affected by various disabilities and there is an urgent need for finding a solution for their rehabilitation," the release added. According to the release, India's Permanent Representatives in the United Nations P Harish is holding another meeting in New York on Wednesday in which the permanent representatives of various nations would be apprised about the initiative taken by the Ministry of External Affairs under the "India For Humanities" for rehabilitating the differently-abled people of Asia, Africa and Latin America. The India For Humanities programme is jointly run by the MEA and the BMVSS, in which special camps are organised in various countries to rehabilitate the disabled.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
India to provide 600 artificial limbs in Guatemala Humanitarian Initiative
By Reena Bhardwaj Guatemala City [Guatemala], May 20 (ANI): India is set to launch a major humanitarian initiative in Guatemala, providing approximately 600 artificial limbs to those in need, officials announced today. The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Ministry of Defence. The 50-day camp, scheduled to begin in October 2025, will be conducted by a specialized team from Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), the organization behind the globally acclaimed Jaipur Foot prosthetic. 'This humanitarian initiative will not only provide life-enhancing support to its beneficiaries but will also serve as a testament to the deepening bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Guatemala,' said India's Ambassador to Guatemala Manoj Kumar Mohapatra. The project comes under India's 'India for Humanity' programme and will be the 33rd such camp organized globally. The initiative coincides with celebrations marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA, recently visited Guatemala at Ambassador Mohapatra's invitation to commemorate this diplomatic milestone and formalize arrangements for the camp. 'We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. All are our brothers and sisters in the world and we will provide free artificial limbs to them. Even our Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam policy,' Bhandari told ANI. During the visit, Bhandari handed over the official confirmation letter to Guatemalan officials including Claudine Ogaldes, Executive Secretary of CONRED (Guatemala's National Coordination for Disaster Reduction), and William Oswaldo, Inspector General of the Army by prem Bhandari on behalf of the Indian Embassy in Guatemala Guatemala's Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martinez attended the announcement event alongside diplomatic corps members, government officials, and business leaders. BMVSS, which has conducted 114 international camps since its founding in 1975, has provided nearly 2.3 million prosthetic limbs and assistive devices worldwide. The organization was founded by DR Mehta, who has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours. A container carrying machinery and equipment required for the camp is expected to arrive at a Guatemalan seaport in September, with the team comprising seven technicians and two team leaders arriving shortly thereafter. The Indian Embassy in Guatemala also announced plans to host what it describes as the largest International Day of Yoga celebration outside India on 13 June, with 12,000 people expected to participate. (ANI) India to provide 600 artificial limbs in Guatemala Humanitarian Initiative Guatemala City [Guatemala], May 20 (ANI): India is set to launch a major humanitarian initiative in Guatemala, providing approximately 600 artificial limbs to those in need, officials announced today. The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Ministry of Defence. The 50-day camp, scheduled to begin in October 2025, will be conducted by a specialized team from Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), the organization behind the globally acclaimed Jaipur Foot prosthetic. 'This humanitarian initiative will not only provide life-enhancing support to its beneficiaries but will also serve as a testament to the deepening bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Guatemala,' said India's Ambassador to Guatemala Manoj Kumar Mohapatra. The project comes under India's 'India for Humanity' programme and will be the 33rd such camp organized globally. The initiative coincides with celebrations marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prem Bhandari, Chairman of Jaipur Foot USA, recently visited Guatemala at Ambassador Mohapatra's invitation to commemorate this diplomatic milestone and formalize arrangements for the camp. 'We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. All are our brothers and sisters in the world and we will provide free artificial limbs to them. Even our Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam policy,' Bhandari told ANI. During the visit, Bhandari handed over the official confirmation letter to Guatemalan officials including Claudine Ogaldes, Executive Secretary of CONRED (Guatemala's National Coordination for Disaster Reduction), and William Oswaldo, Inspector General of the Army by prem Bhandari on behalf of the Indian Embassy in Guatemala Guatemala's Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martinez attended the announcement event alongside diplomatic corps members, government officials, and business leaders. BMVSS, which has conducted 114 international camps since its founding in 1975, has provided nearly 2.3 million prosthetic limbs and assistive devices worldwide. The organization was founded by DR Mehta, who has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours. A container carrying machinery and equipment required for the camp is expected to arrive at a Guatemalan seaport in September, with the team comprising seven technicians and two team leaders arriving shortly thereafter. The Indian Embassy in Guatemala also announced plans to host what it describes as the largest International Day of Yoga celebration outside India on 13 June, with 12,000 people expected to participate. (ANI)
