J-K: Army organises artificial limb fitment camp in Kupwara ANI | Updated: Jul 13, 2021 04:57 IST
Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 13 (ANI): The Indian Army on Monday organised an artificial limb fitment camp at the Pharkian area in Jammu and Kashmir s Kupwara in collaboration with Jaipur-based NGO Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS).
During the event, five types of medical aid were distributed among the beneficiaries including artificial limbs, wheelchairs, callipers, crutches and hearing aids.
A total of 11 artificial limbs, 17 wheelchairs, five callipers, eight crutches and 35 hearing aids were distributed during the event.
Dr DK Mehta, President of BMVSS, said that the camp helped many people.
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