Amravati - October 26, 2009
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) in association with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) is organizing a Jaipur Foot camp in Amravati to distribute artificial limbs, calipers and crutches free-of-charge to the physically challenged. This eight-day mobile camp takes place from October 30 – November 6, 2009 at Prahar Office, Amravati.
The details of the camp:
| Venue: | Prahaar Office, Behind Panchayat Samiti,
Chandurbazar, District – Amravati Taluka – Chandurbazar State - Maharashtra |
| Contact: | BMVSS – Deepak Ghag - 09321576701 |
| Time: | 9 am – 6 pm (Patients are advised to reach the venue before 11 am) |
As the largest corporate sponsor of BMVSS, Dow India is committed to supporting Jaipur Foot’s work with the physically challenged through technical product development, financial donation and employee volunteerism. Since 2005, Dow India has donated INR 3 Crore to the organisation, changing the lives of more than 17,000 people by providing direct funding to the association as well as supporting three additional foot camps in 2008 at Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune.
Dow India’s technical team has worked closely with BMVSS for the development of the polyurethane Jaipur Foot to develop prosthetic limb that is functionally and cosmetically close to a natural human limb. The change of polymer material to polyurethane has reduced the weight, manufacturing cost and manufacturing time of the limb as well as increasing functionality, flexibility and longevity of the limb.
About Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti
Since its inception in 1975, Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) Jaipur, has become the world’s largest limb fitting organisation, helping more than a million physically-challenged people to be mobile again by providing artificial limbs, polio calipers, wheelchairs, tricycles and crutches free of charge to the beneficiaries in India and around the world. For more information www.jaipurfoot.org
About Dow India
Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) is committed to consistent growth through its expertise as a science and technology leader, its experience as a leading chemical company, and its engagement with the communities in which it operates. With more than 1100 employees, in 12 locations across the country, Dow India has established three Centers of Excellence in the areas of Engineering (Chennai), Research & Development (Pune) and Transactional Services and Expertise (Mumbai) as well as three manufacturing sites and a variety of commercial offices. As a responsible corporate citizen, Dow India provides free artificial limbs and technology development for the 'Jaipur Foot' initiative; built homes through the 'Habitat for Humanity' Jimmy Carter Work Project, and is actively working in collaboration with the Byrraju and Anarde Foundation to supply clean drinking water to villages in India. Further information can be found at www.dow-india.com
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Mahathi Parashuram
Dow India
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Roysten D’mello
Dow India
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