Received National Award for the best institution working in the field of Rehabilitation of the Disabled in the year 1998. ( From Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.)
Received Mahavir Award for the philanthropic services and welfare of the Handicapped in the year 1999.
Diwali-Ben Award to Master Ram Chandra Sharma ( the inventer of Jaipur Foot ) in the year 1999.
Tech award for Innovation for the benefit of humanity in the year 2007.
PADMA AWARDS - 2008: Goverment of India's third Highest Civilian Award THE PADMA BHUSHAN (Social Work) conferrred on Mr. D. R. Mehta, Founder and Chief Patron of BMVSS by Hon. President of India on the ocassion of Republic Day.
Jaipur Foot pioneer honoured
Source:
Hindustan Times, New Delhi, Wednesday, November 14, 2007
"Your work is an inspiration, not only to those whom you give mobility and dignity but to those of us who see what you do. God bless your work in this magnificent place - a true "Mini - India."
Mr. Richard F. Celeste, former Ambassador of United States of America in India.
"This is
great work that you are doing to get the people back 'UP' and
'WALKING', what a number of 2002-03 alone,17,267 Prostheses,
who would believe that this is possible, this takes team work!
And what a great team you have, keep-up the fabulous work."
Thank you!
Kevin Carroll,
Vice President, Hanger Prosthetics U.S.A.
