Milestones
Celebrating 30 Years of Transformation: Mobility India's Legacy and Vision
2024
MI has expanded PR&AT services to an aspirational district of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR)
2023
Mobility India Extends its services in Hyderabad, to broaden its reach and explore new opportunities
2022
Mobility India celebrated the first convocation ceremony for graduates of the Bachelors in Prosthetics and Orthotics
2021
MI was awarded accreditation by the ISPO the first institution in India and the SAARC region and seventh in Asia
2020
Commendation Award – MGLB Disability Award 2020 Business Excellence Award By Acquisition International, UK
2018
Hosted ‘Wheelchair Stakeholders’ Meeting’ organised by USAID, World Learning and International Society of Wheelchair Professionals in Collaboration with WHO
2017
State award for The Best Services & Achievement in the Disability Sector for 2017 by Government of Karnataka
2014
Jo Millar Memorial award to students for outstanding performance and overcoming various challenges introduced
2013
Ms. Stuti Kacker, Secretary, Disability Affairs, MSJE. Ms. Poonam Natarajan, Chairperson, National Trust and Dr Sara Varughese, Regional Director CBM visited Attibele CBR project area
2012
Organized the first ‘Community-Based Rehabilitation World Congress’ in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2009
International Year of Sanitation – built 640 accessible toilets in the taluks of Chamarajanagar, Attibele and Jigani, Karnataka
2008
The first institute in South India to start Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, (BPO) affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
2007
The only training institute in India recognised by the ISPO for its 18 months Lower Limb Orthotics and Prosthetics Training
2006
A challenging CBR project on ‘Inclusive Education and Livelihood Opportunities’ was initiated in Chamrajnagar District, Karnataka
2002
12-month Lower Limb Orthotics, Prosthetics, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant, and CBR training programs started
2000
Two wheelchair-accessible mobile vans for transport service introduced along with a wheelchair bank
1999
Honourable Shri Khurshed Alam Khan, Governor of Karnataka, and Patron of Mobility India
1998
Commencement of Regional Resource Centre, Kolkata to provide rehabilitation services to Eastern and North Eastern regions
1997
Workshop with Indo-Can Orthopaedics, Canada on “Endo-skeletal above-knee prostheses
1996
Launched “Mobile Workshop” to provide rehabilitation services at the doorsteps in rural areas
Mobility India Extends its services in Hyderabad, to broaden its reach and explore new opportunities.
Mobility India celebrated the first convocation ceremony for graduates of the Bachelors in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO) program and Rehabilitation Therapy Assistance (RTA) certificate programs.
MI was awarded accreditation by the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) with the distinction (ISPO CAT 1) for the Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics (BPO) program.
MI is the first institution in India and the SAARC region to get this prestigious accreditation and the seventh in Asia.
- Started Master’s Degree Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
- WHO- Training in Priority Assistive Product
- Commendation Award – MGLB Disability Award 2020 Business Excellence Award By Acquisition International, UK
- Silver Jubilee celebration.
- National Conference on Assistive Technology 2030. 545 delegates from 27 states & 17 countries.
- Collaborated with the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka to develop Inclusive Education Teachers Training manual
- NIPMAN Foundation–Microsoft Equal Opportunity Awards 2019 :Physical Accessibility
- First piloting of WHO Training in Assistive Products (TAP) of walking aids and reading glasses module
- Hosted ‘Wheelchair Stakeholders’ Meeting’ organised by USAID, World Learning and International Society of Wheelchair Professionals in Collaboration with WHO.
- Developed the prototype for India’s first 3D printed weight- bearing assistive devices
- Kerala Floods – Provision
of priority assistive products. - MI organised State Level Workshop on Assistive Technology
- State award for ‘The Best Services & Achievement in the Disability Sector for 2017’ by Government of Karnataka
- Tested efficacy and functionality of the ‘4Bar linkage prosthetic knee joint’ in collaboration with Rehabilitation Research and Device Development Lab, IIT Madras.
- ‘Rider 1 Wheelchair’ designed to suit rural and rough terrain environments.
- Developed a high quality affordable stainless steel Standard Orthotic Knee Joint with 130 degrees of knee flexion to accommodate squatting.
- Contributed to WHO standards for Prosthetic and Orthotics Part 1: Standards Manual and Part 2: Implementation Manual.
- Operations in Kolkata were discontinued. Initiated Group Play Therapy in the service provision.
- Training of teachers to strengthen Prosthetic and Orthotic services in underserved areas of Afghanistan.
- Developed a Pre-Fabricated Twin device for children with developmental delays.
- Contributed to Priority Assistive Products List (APL) -WHO
- Established the Inclusive Development Centre in Guwahati, Assam.
- Revised edition of Rehabilitation Therapy Handbook in English and first edition in Hindi and Bengali launched.
- National Award for ‘Outstanding Work in the Creation of Barrier-Free Environment for Persons with Disabilities’ by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Disability Affairs, Government of India.
- SAARC conference organized on ‘Best Practices in Rehabilitation Therapy’. Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas, Member, Mobility India was the keynote speaker.
- Jo Millar Memorial award to students for outstanding performance and overcoming various challenges introduced.
- Partnered with CBM and other NGO’s to launch the ‘Include Vidya’ campaign, placed eighteen recommendations to the Minister for Primary Education, Government of Karnataka
- Ms. Stuti Kacker, Secretary, Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Ms. Poonam Natarajan, Chairperson, National Trust and Dr Sara Varughese, Regional Director CBM visited Attibele CBR project area.
- First pilot workshop on WHO Wheelchair Service Training Package
- Basic level in the South East region in collaboration with WHO Geneva and its Southeast Asia Regional Once.
- Building the capacity of Institutions & Professionals for Rehabilitation Therapy Service Delivery in the eight conflict affected states of North and North-East.
- Initiated CBR project in peri-urban Jigani Hobli, Anekal taluk, Bangalore Rural
- Organized the first ‘Community-Based Rehabilitation World Congress’ in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. 1100 delegates from 91 countries participated.
- MI chosen as the nodal agency representing rural Chamarajanagar and Urban Bangalore at the district level
- National Seminar on Development of Quality Control Tools for Prosthetics & Orthotics Device organised.
- A Trainer’s Guide to the “Rehabilitation Therapy Handbook” published.
- Contributed to ‘Community based rehabilitation: CBR guidelines’ publication of WHO
- Co-hosted and launched the ‘Community based rehabilitation: CBR guidelines’ at the National level
- Hon’ble President of Iceland, Mr. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson visits Mobility India
- First pilot training in WHO Wheelchair Service Training Package – Basic level. The only institution to integrate into the regular curriculum of Training.
- ‘Mobile Repair Workshop’ launched in Chamarajanagar.
- Revised edition of “Rehabilitation Therapy Handbook” published
- International Year of Sanitation – built 640 accessible toilets in the taluks of Chamarajanagar, Attibele and Jigani, Karnataka.
- Diabetes management is included in Rehabilitation services.
- The first institute in South India to start Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, (BPO) affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India
- Contributed to WHO Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less-resourced settings.
- Workshop on validation of the WHO CBR Guidelines organized by the World Health Organisation, Rehabilitation Council of India and Leonard Cheshire International, UK.
- CBR project expanded to Attibele, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru District.
- Ms.Albina Shankar appointed Director
- The only training institute in India recognised by the ISPO for its 18 months Lower Limb Orthotics and Prosthetics Training.
- A challenging CBR project on ‘Inclusive Education and Livelihood Opportunities’ was initiated in Chamrajnagar District, Karnataka.
- Three-week course on ‘Wheelchair Service Provision’, in collaboration with Motivation, UK
- Hosted the ‘International Consensus Conference on Wheelchairs for developing countries’ organized by USAID, WHO and ISPO.
- The Certificate course in ‘Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant’, recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
- Introduced Wheelchair service delivery
- The outreach program began in the “Garden Reach’ slums of Kolkata.
- Mr. Chapal Khasnabis moved to the World Health Organization, Geneva, to the department of Disability and Rehabilitation.
- Ms. Albina Shankar, Deputy Director, becomes Acting Director. Mr. Michael Sanjivi appointed Director
- Below Knee Prosthetic Plastic Modular Component ‘SATHI’ was launched
- Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre completed-a model of accessible design, unique in the country.
- State of art Prosthetic and Orthotic Workshop and Therapy Unit with modern technology initiated.
- 12-month Lower Limb Orthotics, Prosthetics, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant, and CBR training programs started
- ‘Foot Production Unit’ started – one of the most accessible and modern production units managed
- exclusively by women with disabilities.
- Developed, designed, and launched the Pre – Fabricated Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (PFKAFO)
- Organized the National Conference of Orthotics and Prosthetics Society of India (OPSI)
- The community-Based Rehabilitation program area expanded to 15 slums in Bangalore.
- The “Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Manual” was related with the support of Voluntary Service Overseas, UK
- Facilitated setting up the Orthotics Centre at NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Two wheelchair-accessible mobile vans for transport service introduced along with a wheelchair bank
- Organized an International Seminar on the Management of Polio in collaboration with the ISPO
- Honorable Shri Khurshed Alam Khan, Governor of Karnataka, and Patron of Mobility India laid the foundation stone for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre.
- Therapy services integrated with the Prosthetics and Orthotics unit.
- Establishment of the Regional Resource Centre, Kolkata to provide rehabilitation services to Eastern and North Eastern regions.
- Civic Amenity site allotted by Bangalore Development Authority to set up a Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore.
- 14 youth with disabilities were trained in the “Training for Trainers” course in collaboration with the United Nations Economic and Social Council for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Initiated Community Based Rehabilitation work in 5 urban slums, Bangalore
- Workshop on “Endo-skeletal above-knee prostheses” with Indo-Can Orthopaedics, Canada. First research project on developing modular endoskeletal prosthesis with the Ministry of Defence: Defence Bio-engineering and Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bangalore.
- Lightweight plastic barefoot orthosis developed.
- Launched “Mobile Workshop” to provide rehabilitation services at the doorsteps in rural areas. The first orthotic knee joint, uni-lock barefoot orthoses, and endoskeleton prostheses were designed and developed.
- Rehabilitation Aids Workshop by Women with Disabilities established. Ten women with disabilities trained as Orthotic Technicians
- Mobility India registered as a Society on August 2, in Bangalore.