The National Institute For the Orthopaedically Handicapped, an apex institute in the Country, was established in the year 1978 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. It is committed to manpower development, to develop model services, conduct research, standardize aids and appliances for the persons with orthopedic disabilities.
Under the objective of providing & developing model rehabilitation services for the person with disabilities in the out reach areas, we organise service cum training camps in different parts of the country . We propose to organise at least one camp in your state in this financial year and likely to cover and benefit 400-500 disabled during five day camp. The programe will be organised in collaboration with the state Govt. & NGOs. The date / venue etc. may be finalised in consultation with state Govt.
To involve the local available resources both manpower / professional and infrastructure and make the services cost effective and sustainable, we propose to prepare a panel of available professionals in the area who may be used subsequently in such programs and follow-ups.

TRAINING ON DISABILITY MANAGEMENT FOR PRACTISING DOCTORS