GHMC Mayor distributes assistive devices to individuals with disabilities in Hyderabad

The Mayor of GHMC recently gave out assistive devices to specially-abled citizens. The event was held at GHMC headquarters and attended by the Deputy Mayor. The devices distributed included tricycle crutches and wheelchairs. The Mayor announced that GHMC had proposed to purchase equipment worth Rs 3.86 crore for 4,456 beneficiaries identified through camps organized by GHMC and ALIMCO. Unfortunately, 837 applicants did not submit the necessary documents, and their applications will be kept on hold. The equipment will be distributed to eligible beneficiaries in the respective circles where the identification camps were held. The GHMC will distribute equipment to a total of 361 beneficiaries in L B Nagar zone, 981 in Charminar zone, 687 in Khairtabad zone, 843 in Serilingampally, 752 in Kukatpally and 832 in Secunderabad zone. The equipment includes various devices such as wheelchairs, tricycles, arm kits, cervical collars, crutch elbow devices, daisy players, kits for leprosy affected people, hearing aids, prosthesis, brace deluxe and callipers.