NEW DELHI: As part of its continued humanitarian outreach to Afghanistan, India recently organised a five-day "Jaipur Foot" prosthetic limb camp in Kabul, restoring mobility to 75 Afghan nationals.
The camp, held from June 19-24, was conducted by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur, in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Kabul.
Salient features of the Jaipur Foot Camp-
75 prosthetic limbs fitted: Over the five-day period, 75 amputees received Jaipur Foot prosthetic limbs free of cost, helping them regain independence and dignity.
Demand-driven initiative: The camp was set up in response to a request by Afghan authorities, recognising the high number of amputees in the country due to decades of war and ongoing accidents involving unexploded ordnance. Beneficiaries were selected by a government hospital in Kabul.
Completely free for beneficiaries: All prosthetic limbs, mobility aids, and related services were provided at no cost, ensuring access to those in urgent need of support.
High suitability and endorsement: Afghan experts praised the Jaipur Foot for its quality, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to local climatic, economic, and geographical conditions.
Local capacity building: The camp also trained local Afghan doctors, biomedical engineers, and technicians over five days to build self-reliance in prosthetic manufacturing. Machines and raw materials were also handed over to the hospital for future use.
Motivational and patient-centric care: BMVSS professionals conducted motivational sessions for amputees before and after the fittings, ensuring emotional and physical rehabilitation.
Ministry of external affairs noted that the effort reflects its long-standing commitment to people-centric development cooperation, particularly in conflict-affected regions. The initiative is part of a larger framework of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, which includes food, medicines, scholarships, and capacity-building programs.
BMVSS, globally renowned for the Jaipur Foot, has conducted over 110 on-the-spot fitment camps across 44 countries, including 28 supported by India's "India for Humanity" initiative.
The camp, held from June 19-24, was conducted by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur, in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Kabul.
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.
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2025
The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted. pic.twitter.com/LPlvcma6C3
Salient features of the Jaipur Foot Camp-
75 prosthetic limbs fitted: Over the five-day period, 75 amputees received Jaipur Foot prosthetic limbs free of cost, helping them regain independence and dignity.
Demand-driven initiative: The camp was set up in response to a request by Afghan authorities, recognising the high number of amputees in the country due to decades of war and ongoing accidents involving unexploded ordnance. Beneficiaries were selected by a government hospital in Kabul.
Completely free for beneficiaries: All prosthetic limbs, mobility aids, and related services were provided at no cost, ensuring access to those in urgent need of support.
High suitability and endorsement: Afghan experts praised the Jaipur Foot for its quality, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to local climatic, economic, and geographical conditions.
Local capacity building: The camp also trained local Afghan doctors, biomedical engineers, and technicians over five days to build self-reliance in prosthetic manufacturing. Machines and raw materials were also handed over to the hospital for future use.
Motivational and patient-centric care: BMVSS professionals conducted motivational sessions for amputees before and after the fittings, ensuring emotional and physical rehabilitation.
Ministry of external affairs noted that the effort reflects its long-standing commitment to people-centric development cooperation, particularly in conflict-affected regions. The initiative is part of a larger framework of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, which includes food, medicines, scholarships, and capacity-building programs.
BMVSS, globally renowned for the Jaipur Foot, has conducted over 110 on-the-spot fitment camps across 44 countries, including 28 supported by India's "India for Humanity" initiative.
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