Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutics – District Administration Sundargarh

Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutics
Nomination
- Lack of specialised rehabilitation centres for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Sundargarh and surrounding districts.
- Limited access to physiotherapy and therapeutic services, especially in rural and tribal areas.
- The high cost of artificial limbs and assistive devices makes them unaffordable for underprivileged beneficiaries.
- Scarcity of trained professionals to provide therapy and rehabilitation services.
- Absence of structured mobility support makes it difficult for PwDs to access therapy centres regularly.
Achievements
- 44,000+ beneficiaries received 5,50,500 physiotherapy and therapeutic sessions since inception.
- 1,200 artificial limbs were distributed, significantly improving mobility for PwDs.
- Establishment of 20 physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres, ensuring widespread service delivery.
- Enhanced workforce training improves the quality of care provided at rehabilitation centres.
- Increased accessibility for PwDs through structured mobility support and community engagement initiatives.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disability
Sub-Category: State Government – Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disability
Project: Physical Rehabilitation and Therapeutics
Start Date: 7-15-2020
Organisation: District Administration Sundargarh
Respondent: Manoj Satyawan Mahajan
https://sundargarh.odisha.gov.in/
Level: Executive
For more information, please contact:
Manoj Satyawan Mahajan at dm-sundargarh@nic.in
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