International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day: November 5, 2024.
The theme "Enabling and Empowering"
This day underscores the importance of prosthetics and orthotics services in improving health, productivity, and independence for individuals.
Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered an inspiring address, and the opening remarks were delivered by Ms. Charu Sharma, Physical Rehabilitation Project Manager, ICRC, Delhi.
The event featured two engaging panel discussions on
- Personnel, Enabling, and Empowering – A User and Family Panorama
- Professional Panorama.
The discussions witnessed active participation from 60 users and caregivers, making the event both meaningful and impactful.
- Experiences shared by persons with disabilities
- Felicitated Padma Shri awardees- Shri M.K Sridhar, Founder Chancellor, Chanakya University Bengaluru and Dr. K.S. Rajanna, Former State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Karnataka
- Insightful panel discussions on empowerment, inclusion, and achievements
