The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Government of India. Established on November 30, 1972, ALIMCO manufactures artificial limbs and rehabilitation aids. The company is headquartered in Kanpur.
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Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is a non-profit making organization, working under the aegis of Govt. of India, under the ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (http://www.socialjustice.nic.in). It was incorporated in 1972 to take up manufacture and supply of artificial limb components and rehabilitation aids for the benefit of the physically handicapped and started production in 1976..
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Objectives
The main objectives of the Corporation are as under
To maintain the status of largest manufacturer and supplier of rehabilitation aids in India. To maintain the status of largest ADIP implementing agency through camp activity, headquarters activity, ADIP - SSA activity, special camp activity and limb fitting centres activity. To ensure all aids & appliances supplied under ADIP scheme must bear ISI - mark and must be durable, modern, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured. To enhance export of quality rehabilitation aids to help disabled persons abroad to achieve self-dependence. To carry out continuous research & development work to improve design of existing aids and develop new assistive aids at affordable prices.
Achievements
Within the country, the Corporation is the premier agency supplying appliances for orthopaedically handicapped. It has helped establish170 Limb Fitting Centres in various parts of the country to ensure proper fitting of aids and appliances. These Limb Fitting Centres provide necessary facilities for fitment of Orthotic and Prosthetic aids to the disabled people.
The Corporation conducts camps in association with various State Govts./Distt. authorities for fitting and distribution of aids and appliances in rural and semi urban areas of the country.
The Corporation also conducts camps under ADIP-SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) Cost Sharing Scheme in association with various State implementing Societies for provision of aids & appliances to children with special Needs of 6-14 years age.
Range
The corporation produces 355 types of aids and appliances required by orthopaedically, visually and hearing handicapped persons. The product range includes orthotic and prosthetic appliances for upper and lower extremities, spinal braces, cervical collars, traction kits, rehabilitation aids like wheel chairs, and crutches and tri-wheelers. The corporation provides tools and equipment required for fitment of orthotic and prosthetic assemblies by the Limb Fitting Centres.
For visually handicapped
- Braille slate, folding cane and braille shorthand machine.
For orthopaedically handicapped
- Rehabilitation Aids
- Lower limb orthotic (calipers)
For Visually Handicapped
- Braille shorthand machine
- Braille slate
- Walking cane and stick
For Hearing Impaired
- Pocket type hearing aid
- Digital type Behind the Ear (BTE) hearing aid.
Research and development
The Corporation is equipped with sophisticated machines and is backed by its own Research & Development. The design of products is constantly updated to maintain optimum efficiency level and to ensure high level of customer satisfaction. The products are manufactured under rigorous quality control so as to conform to international quality standard.
Camps
The corporation conducts camps in association with state governments and authorities, for fitting and distribution of aids and appliances in rural and semi urban areas of the country. The corporation conducts camps under ADIP-SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan) Cost Sharing Scheme in association with state implementing societies for provision of aids to children with special needs, aged 6-14 years old.
Marketing
The corporation markets its products within the country through its offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati and with the help of a dealer network to ensure availability near Limb Fitting Centres and customers.
Export
The Corporation has exported its products to countries including Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Angola, Cambodia and Uzbekistan.
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