Rajasthan
Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Kota
- 20 May 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Kota, Rajasthan, to empower persons with disabilities and distribute assistive devices to them.
Key Points
Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) Initiative
- About:
- The PMDK initiative is led by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a public sector unit under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Its primary goal is to deliver high-quality, affordable assistive devices to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
- As of now, 45 PMDK centres are operational across various states and Union Territories.
- The government aims to expand this network to 100 centres by June 2025.
- Focus:
- The newly inaugurated PMDK places special emphasis on visually impaired individuals.
- It offers a wide range of services, including:
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Braille appliances
- Mobility aids
- Advanced rehabilitation technologies
- Skill Development and Empowerment:
- The objective is to run vocational training programmes to build skills among beneficiaries.
- These programmes aim to promote employment and entrepreneurship, enhancing the economic independence of persons with disabilities.
