Vizianagaram SP praises free artificial limbs distribution to accident victims

Vizianagaram SP A.R. Damodar views the manufacturing of artificial limbs at Sri Gurudeva Charitable Trust in Mangalampalem.

Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodar said that the provision of artificial limbs free to accident victims would can help them get a new lease of life, said a press release issued by the Sri Gurudeva Charitable Trust on Sunday.

Mr. Damodar visited the trust located at Mangalampalem in Kothavalasa mandal of Vizianagaram district and observed how the measurements for artificial limbs is done, the manufacturing process and their distribution to needy people.

Speaking to media, he said that the trust founder Raparthi Jagadeesh Babu’s commitment to instil confidence among persons who are physically challenged would motivate and inspire many philanthropists.

Mr. Jagadeesh Babu said that the trust had provided artificial limbs to nearly 1.10 lakh persons from different States over the last two decades.

He said: “Thousands of people who had lost limbs in accidents—road, workplace, industrial and construction sites, through fires, and electric shocks— are able to lead normal lives with the support of the trust.”

He added that the trust’s work is supported by many organisations across India.