YANGON: The fourth prosthetic fitting camp jointly organised by India’s Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) and U Nu Daw Myayi Foundation (UNDMYF) was inaugurated on October 2 at Pidikathapon Nikai Monastery in South Dagon Township. More than 600 people in need of prosthetic limbs are expected to receive free fittings within six weeks.
The opening coincided with the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Shri Abhay Thakur, senior Myanmar officials, members of civil society and representatives of the Myanmar-India Friendship Association attended the ceremony.
The event featured a prayer by Tipikadhara Tipikakavidha Handha Thila Khanhtarbiwantha, speeches from dignitaries, and a musical tribute to Gandhi by Shubhra Dutta of the Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre.
UNDMYF founder Daw Than Than Nu said, “We are very happy to mark this occasion on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, together with the Indian Embassy and the people of India. This is the fourth time we have opened a prosthetic foot clinic in Myanmar.”
A video showcasing BMVSS activities was presented, followed by demonstrations from six prosthetic recipients. Attendees also visited a temporary workshop operated by a team of seven experienced BMVSS technicians.
Since 2017, BMVSS and UNDMYF have jointly held three similar camps in Myanmar, benefitting nearly 1,500 physically challenged people nationwide. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of External Affairs of India under the India for Humanity programme.
Founded in 1975, BMVSS — popularly known as Jaipur Foot — has provided free prosthetic limbs to millions in India and abroad. - Eleven Media/ANN
YANGON: The fourth prosthetic fitting camp jointly organised by India’s Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) and U Nu Daw Myayi Foundation (UNDMYF) was inaugurated on October 2 at Pidikathapon Nikai Monastery in South Dagon Township. More than 600 people in need of prosthetic limbs are expected to receive free fittings within six weeks.
The opening coincided with the 156th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Shri Abhay Thakur, senior Myanmar officials, members of civil society and representatives of the Myanmar-India Friendship Association attended the ceremony.
The event featured a prayer by Tipikadhara Tipikakavidha Handha Thila Khanhtarbiwantha, speeches from dignitaries, and a musical tribute to Gandhi by Shubhra Dutta of the Swami Vivekanand Cultural Centre.
UNDMYF founder Daw Than Than Nu said, “We are very happy to mark this occasion on Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, together with the Indian Embassy and the people of India. This is the fourth time we have opened a prosthetic foot clinic in Myanmar.”
A video showcasing BMVSS activities was presented, followed by demonstrations from six prosthetic recipients. Attendees also visited a temporary workshop operated by a team of seven experienced BMVSS technicians.
Since 2017, BMVSS and UNDMYF have jointly held three similar camps in Myanmar, benefitting nearly 1,500 physically challenged people nationwide. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of External Affairs of India under the India for Humanity programme.
Founded in 1975, BMVSS — popularly known as Jaipur Foot — has provided free prosthetic limbs to millions in India and abroad. - Eleven Media/ANN
