Launch of Cost-Effective Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis in India
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled the first Make-in-India advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, named ADIDOC, designed to be cost-effective and accessible for amputees. This prosthesis, tested for loads up to 125 kgs, aims to reduce production costs to under Rs 20,000, significantly lower than imported alternatives costing around Rs two lakh. The initiative supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign, enhancing accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for low-income groups and promoting social inclusion for people with disabilities.
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