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Why Swa-Adhar

Social need we serve through our Swa-Adhar center

  • According to 2019-20 National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) India was having about 6.3 Cr. Of disabled population, which was 4.52% of total population. Out of 6.3 Cr, 44.7% ie. 2.8-3 Cr are with locomotor disabilities. On an average18 to 20 lakh new locomotor disabled persons per year get added in India.

  • In India vehicular accidents, diabetes, and vascular diseases are increasing amputation rates, particularly affecting rural & urban low-income, and working-age populations. India is number one in road accidents and also ranks 2nd in number of Diabetes patients.

  • Despite the need, very few of those requiring an artificial limb actually receive one due to cost and access barriers, leaving most without adequate mobility support.

Limb distribution at Guvahati- Assam

ABOUT SWADHAR

Restoring Mobility, Rebuilding Lives

Swadhar is a dedicated social welfare initiative of BVP South Pune Charitable Trust focused on supporting physically challenged individuals through rehabilitation and mobility assistance. The program aims to restore independence, dignity, and confidence by providing artificial limbs and ongoing support to eligible beneficiaries.

Swadhar works with a people-centric approach, ensuring that each individual receives appropriate assessment, guidance, and follow-up care. Through collaboration with medical professionals, technical experts, and volunteers, the program strives to create meaningful and long-term impact in the lives of those it serves.

Program Team

Jayant Jeste

Jayant Jeste

Center Head
Oversees planning of Camps, material procurement and smooth execution of the Swadhar program.
Anirudha Patankar

Anirudha Patankar

Center Co-ordinator
Oversees daily working of Center. Initiate all the new developments. Executes camp’s advertising to beneficiaries.
Mr. Mahmood Ali

Mr. Mahmood Ali

Chief Prosthetic & Orthotic
Technical Head. Ensures correct manufacturing of limbs with the technician team. He conducts assessments, recommend suitable artificial limbs, and guide rehabilitation support.

WHO CAN BENEFIT

Eligibility criteria for beneficiaries under the Swadhar program

The Swadhar program is designed to support:

  • Any individual who has faced amputation of Leg or hand
    The person is in need of artificial limbs.
  • Economically underprivileged beneficiaries
  • The program prioritizes those who lack access to adequate medical resources.

ARTIFICIAL LIMBS

TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL LIMBS provided by SWADHAR center

Swadhar supports beneficiaries by facilitating access to various types of artificial limbs based on individual assessment, including:

Leg Amputation (Lower limb prosthetics)

  1. Above Knee (Trans femoral amputation)- The leg is removed above the Knee Joint.
  2. Below Knee (Trans tibial amputation)- The leg is removed below the Knee joint
  3. Knee disarticulation- The leg is removed through the knee joint.
  4. Hip disarticulation- The entire leg is removed from the hip joint.
  5. Symes Foot- Removal at the ankle joint preserving the heel pad allowing for the weight bearing on the stump.

Hand Amputation ( Upper limb prosthetics)

  1. Below Elbow amputation – (String operated Mechnical Hand)

Process Overview

1. Send out information about Divyang Camp including Place/ Date/ Time through Social and Print Media

2. Register the Beneficiaries through WhatsApp by getting Personal details like name/place of residence/age & Disability photos to judge feasibility of providing artificial limb.

3. First Direct meeting with beneficiary for actual measurement of residual limb & good limb for manufacturing artificial limb. Advice to beneficiary about Physical exercise to be done during waiting period of getting artificial limb.

4. Fitment of artificial limb. Guide for proper usage. GAIT training. Instructions for maintenance & Cleaning of artificial limb.

5. Telephonic Follow-up and provide help if needed. Re-inform about availability of Free life time maintenance for artificial limb

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All Branch Swa-adhar

Impact

Restoring Mobility, Rebuilding Lives

Swadhar is a dedicated social welfare initiative of BVP South Pune Charitable Trust focused on supporting physically challenged individuals through rehabilitation and mobility assistance. The program aims to restore independence, dignity, and confidence by providing artificial limbs and ongoing support to eligible beneficiaries.

Swadhar works with a people-centric approach, ensuring that each individual receives appropriate assessment, guidance, and follow-up care. Through collaboration with medical professionals, technical experts, and volunteers, the program strives to create meaningful and long-term impact in the lives of those it serves.

Need Support or Want to Help?

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Swadhar program, or if you wish to support this initiative, please get in touch with us.

Mr. Jayant Jeste: +91 98225 10349

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