Rotary Club of Dimapur distributes 147 artificial limbs and assistive devices free of cost under SAKSHAM Project 2026
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav inaugurates three-day initiative aimed at restoring mobility and promoting independence
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DIMAPUR — A total of 147 artificial limbs and essential assistive devices were distributed free of cost to beneficiaries under the SAKSHAM Project 2026, a humanitarian initiative of the Rotary Club of Dimapur, at Rotary Centre on Sunday.
The three-day initiative was inaugurated by Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav, who attended the programme as the chief guest.
Under the project, 70 artificial lower limbs, 17 upper limbs, 25 wheelchairs, five walkers, five elbow crutches and 25 hearing aids are being provided to beneficiaries free of cost.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the Governor appreciated the Rotary Club of Dimapur for its efforts to support persons with disabilities by providing artificial limbs and essential assistive devices.
He said the name SAKSHAM, meaning capable or empowered, aptly reflected the spirit of the initiative, which seeks to restore mobility, promote independence and enable persons with disabilities to participate more fully in society.
Emphasising that disability should never be a barrier to dignity, opportunity or social participation, Yadav said persons with disabilities possess aspirations, talents and abilities like everyone else.
He observed that an artificial limb was not merely a medical device but an opportunity for individuals to walk, work, study and live independently. Similarly, a wheelchair could restore mobility, while a hearing aid could reconnect individuals with conversations, relationships and the wider world.
He said the significance of the initiative extended beyond the distribution of assistive devices, as it was also about restoring confidence, promoting self-reliance and reaffirming the dignity of every individual.
The Governor also commended the Rotary Club of Dimapur for its longstanding commitment to community service.
Established in 1972 as the first Rotary Club in Nagaland, he said the organisation had upheld the Rotary International motto, “Service Above Self,” for more than five decades.
Highlighting its contributions to healthcare, education, drinking water, immunisation, vocational training and disaster relief, he said meaningful service should be measured not by the size of an organisation but by the positive difference it makes in people's lives.
Expressing encouragement over the registration of more than 130 beneficiaries, with the number expected to increase further, Yadav urged the organisers to provide necessary guidance and follow-up support to ensure the artificial limbs and assistive devices translated into lasting improvements in beneficiaries' daily lives.
The presidential address was delivered by Pradeep Goel, while Dr. Nitin Agarwal delivered the welcome address.