CSR: Spark Minda and Army empowering People with Disabilities

Impacted more than 300 PwDs during the six-day camp in Kupwara

Kupwara (India CSR): Spark Minda Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Army organized ‘Empowerment of People with Disabilities Camp’ in Zangli Garrison Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir from 22nd August 2022 to 27th August 2022.

The intervention covered more than 300 people affected by locomotive and speech and hearing disability. The PwDs who attended the camp were provided with prosthetic legs, orthotics, crutches, walkers and wheelchairs and hearing aid.

Underlining the power of partnerships, Sarika Minda, Chairperson, Spark Minda Foundation said, “This association is an excellent example of an initiative driven by collaboration and noble intent. I would like to thank Indian Army for steering this initiative with Spark Minda Foundation and all the people who attended our camps. I am glad that together, we were able to make a difference to many lives.”

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PwDs were given assistive aids in partnership with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known as Jaipur Foot.

The Indian Army in collaboration with Spark Minda Foundation also organized a felicitation ceremony for the volunteers of Jaipur Foot, Confederation of Indian Industries J&K and the local NGO Save Youth, Save Future. During the felicitation ceremony, Major General Abhijit Pendharkar, Yudh Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding, 28 Infantry Division quoted “There is no better service than to serve humanity”.

The camp was appreciated by the locals who expressed their gratitude to Spark Minda Foundation and the Indian Army for organising the camp at a large scale.