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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