Lunglei, November 2026: As part of Project LEAP (Lunglei's Empowerment for Access and Equity for All Persons), an initiative of the Deputy Commissioner, Lunglei, a Health Assessment Camp for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) was conducted today at Primary Health Centre, Lungsen, covering PwDs from across Lungsen Block.
A total of 68 persons with disabilities attended the camp for health assessment, while 76 applications were received for assistive devices to be provided free of cost by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).
During the camp, specialist doctors assessed the health conditions of the beneficiaries, and Disability Certificates/Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards were facilitated based on their respective conditions and needs.
ALIMCO also conducted assessments for the provision of various assistive devices, including wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes and walking sticks, among others. The facility was available to persons with 40 per cent or more disability who already possess UDID cards, as well as senior citizens aged above 60 years.
Of the applicants, 56 senior citizens aged above 60 years and 20 persons with disabilities applied for assistive devices.
