Officials, healthcare professionals and start-ups gathered at the National Rail Museum in New Delhi to mark International Prosthetist and Orthotist Day 2026, with a focus on affordable assistive technology and jobs.
The Orthotics & Prosthetics Association of India (OPAI) organised the event, which discussed ALIMCO's institutional transformation, the department's Purple Dot Initiative, IIT contributions to engineering innovation and government schemes.
What speakers said
- Praveen Kumar, CMD of ALIMCO, stressed indigenous manufacturing: "The future of rehabilitation lies in combining technological innovation with affordability and accessibility."
- Ashish Thakare, Member Secretary of the Rehabilitation Council of India, highlighted the Purple Dot Initiative and the need for professional recognition, quality education and standards.
- Dr M. C. Das, OPAI national president, said greater outreach is needed so persons with disabilities benefit from welfare schemes.
- Rajesh Das, OPAI Delhi Chapter president, called for stronger recruitment policies in India and abroad to widen careers for qualified prosthetists and orthotists.
The release does not announce new schemes.
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Source: official release by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (05 NOV 2026 10:17PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: International Prosthetist and Orthotist Day 2026 Celebrated in New Delhi; Focus on Innovation, Accessibility and Global Opportunities.
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Sources
- 1.International Prosthetist and Orthotist Day 2026 Celebrated in New Delhi; Focus on Innovation, Accessibility and Global Opportunities — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
