THIRUVANANTHPURAM: DP World, in association with The Rotary Club of Trivandrum Central and Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS)–Jaipur Foot, is organising a four-day Artificial Limb Camp from November 12 to 15, 2026, at Thiruvananthapuram. Inaugurated by Shri V. D. Satheesan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Keralam, the initiative aims to support 400 individuals with mobility challenges from across Keralam and Kanyakumari with free artificial limbs, calipers and other assistive devices, enabling greater mobility and independence.
Beneficiaries are being assessed individually to ensure they receive assistance suited to their needs. BMVSS–Jaipur Foot is providing technical expertise for the measurement, fabrication and fitting of assistive devices, complementing DP World’s CSR support and Rotary Club of Trivandrum Central’s local outreach and implementation efforts.
Inaugurating the camp, Shri V. D. Satheesan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Keralam, remarked, “Initiatives like this go beyond providing mobility aids; they are about restoring dignity, building confidence and enabling persons with diverse abilities to lead more independent lives. I appreciate DP World, Rotary Club of Trivandrum Central and BMVSS–Jaipur Foot for coming together for this meaningful cause. Such collaborations between corporates, community organizations and specialized institutions play an important role in helping people with limited mobility access livelihood opportunities, participate more fully in everyday life with dignity and independence.”
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent, (India), DP World, said, “At DP World, we believe our responsibility goes beyond business operations to creating a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities we serve. We recognise that sustainable progress is built through long-term engagement and partnerships that respond to real community needs. Our collaboration with the Rotary Club of Trivandrum Central and BMVSS–Jaipur Foot brings together local insights, community outreach and specialised expertise to provide essential mobility solutions to those who need them most. Through initiatives like these, we are committed to empowering individuals with greater independence and dignity, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable society in the regions where we operate.”
Prem Kumar Thampi, President, Rotary Club of Trivandrum Central, said: “Through this collaboration, we have been able to bring essential assistive solutions closer to people across Keralam who need them. DP World’s CSR support and BMVSS–Jaipur Foot’s technical expertise has been instrumental in reaching beneficiaries and helping restore their mobility and confidence.”
DP World operates the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam, Kochi, a key gateway connecting Southern India to global markets, alongside Keralam’s first co-located Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ), offering integrated port and warehousing solutions.
Working with local partners to address community needs, DP World has organised limb-fitment camps across Kochi, Chennai, Panvel, Mundra, Agra and Hyderabad, providing 1,220 artificial limbs and calipers, 247 crutches, 195 tricycles and 238 wheelchairs to support mobility, independence and inclusion.
