Schemes Rotary Jaipur Limb Project
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The "RJLP" will not only spearhead Jaipur Foot Camps any where in the world but strive towards setting up a permanent INTERNATIONAL CENTER for coordinating the RJLP in total collaboration with BHAGWAN MAHAVEER VIKLANG SAHAYATA SAMITI (BMVSS), JAIPUR.

Project Goal
Physical, Economic and Social Rehabilitation of amputess in many countries in ASIA, AFRICA and SOUTH AMERICA .

Description
Western style artificial limbs are impractical for those who like to squat, or sit cross-legged. Further more they seldom suit a wearer who must walk on rough and tough terrain. This is where Jaipur Foot technology is most suitable.

The Jaipur advantage:Salient features of "Jaipur Foot"
     
  Minimum involvement of medical supervision.
  Waterproof and sturdy.
  Permits squatting and sitting Cross-Legged on the floor, dancing as well a helps walking on uneven ground.
  Can wade through water without fear of soiling the Artificial Limb.
  Even a person who has lost both limbs below the knees can walk without support.
  Can work in agricultural fields or factories.
  Can be fitted in a few hours and one can learn to use the Jaipur Foot in a couple of days .
  Does not require high engineering skills or academic qualification for workmen to manufacture the device.
  Environmentally and culturally sound and represents the use of     appropriate low cost technology suitable to the needs of the poor.
     
Objectives
     
  To provide artificial limbs to the amputees FREE OF COST enabling them to walk on their own feet and earn their livelihood to lead a purposeful life with confidence .
  To make the Jaipur Foot Technology available at the doorstep of the amputee.
  To strengthen the existing limb centers and to encourage setting up permanent limb center.
  To train local technicians at their locations and Jaipur to shoulder responsibility of setting up running local limb center.
     
Management
     
  Organisation- Initiating Rotatory Club(s) Technical.
  Support- Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Shayata Samiti. (B.M.V.S.S), Jaipur, India.
     
Finance
     
  Local Funds raised by the Initiating Rotatory Club(s).
Local Funds raised by the Initiating Rotatory Club(s) an Rotary Districts from abroad.
  Rotary Foundation Matching Grant Private Donation Program.
     
Coverage

Any where in the world.
For more details please visit: www.rotaryjaipurlimb.co.uk
 
 
  "The Rotary Club of Southport Links U.K. Trustee & Secretary of the Rotary Jaipur Limb Project-U.K.
A wonderful experience yet again! The trustees of the project in U.K. are very impressed with all your work in the Centres aid and in camps and we shall continue our support ."
 
  Colin James  
     
 
   
 
   
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