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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.
Objectives: The main objectives of the Corporation
are –
- 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.
Product Range: The Corporation produces 355 different
types of quality aids and appliances required by orthopaedically, visually
& hearing handicapped persons. ALIMCO has been in the forefront in
providing innovative and appropriate solutions to the problems facing the
disabled.
The
product range includes Orthotic and Prosthetic appliances for Upper &
Lower Extremities, Spinal Braces, Cervical Collars, Traction Kits,
Rehabilitation Aids like Wheel Chairs, Crutches and Tri Wheelers etc. The
Corporation also provides special tools and equipments required for fitment
of Orthotic & Prosthetic assemblies by the Limb Fitting Centres.
For
visually handicapped, the corporation produces Braille Slate, Folding Cane
and Braille Shorthand Machine.
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For Orthopaedically Handicapped
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Rehabilitation Aids
§ Lower limb orthotic (Calipers)
§ Lower limb prosthetic (Artificial legs)
§ Upper limb prosthetic (Artificial hands)
§ Spinal orthotic (Braces for neck & back)
§ Prosthetic supplies (stockinettes, socks and surgical
boots)
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Mobility aids
§ Wheel Chairs(Manual & Motorised)
§ Tricycles(Manual & Battery Operated)
§ Axilla & Elbow crutches
§ Walking Stick
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For Visually Handicapped
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Braille short hand
machine
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Braille slate
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Walking cane & stick
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For Hearing Impaired
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Pocket type Hearing Aid
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Digital
type Behind the Ear (BTE) Hearing Aid.
Research & 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.
Achievements: Within the country, the Corporation is
the premier agency supplying appliances for orthopaedically handicapped. It
has helped establish 170 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.
Market Network & Exports: The Corporation
markets its products within the country through its offices at Delhi,
Kilkata, Bhubneshwar, Bangalore, Mumbai, Guwahati and with the help of an
extensive dealer network to ensure availability near the important Limb
Fitting Centres and customers.
The
major buyers of ALIMCO products can be categorized as :
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National Institute
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Dealer Network
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NGO Network
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State Government
The
Corporation has also exported its products to Afganistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
Nepal, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Angola, Combodia, Uzbekistan etc. and the same
have been well accepted in all these countries.
Future Plans: The Corporation has ambitious future
plans for -
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Upgradation of present facilities with State-of-the
Art technology.
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Expansion of existing manufacturing base through
setting up of additional production centres.
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Widening of present product range.
·
Training and Research & Development through
collaboration with institutions at National/International level.
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