Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) inaugurated in Kota, Rajasthan |
| Date | May 20, 2025 |
| Inaugurated by | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla |
| Key Initiative | Distribution of assistive devices to persons with disabilities (PwDs) |
| Objective | Enhance mobility, dignity, independence, and self-reliance of PwDs |
| Assistive Devices | Electric scooters, prosthetics, orthotics, Braille appliances, mobility aids |
| Nodal Agency | Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) |
| Ministry Involved | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Special Focus (PMDK Kota) | Support for visually impaired, rehabilitation, skill training, employment generation |
| National Target | 100 PMDKs by June 2025 (Currently operational: 45) |
| Global Alignment | Supports UN SDG Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and Accessible India Campaign |