IIT Madras Hands Over Indigenous Wheelchairs

IIT Madras handed over the first tranche of 100 indigenously developed wheelchairs to Army Hospital.

IIT Madras handed over the first tranche of 100 indigenously developed wheelchairs to Army Hospital. The initiative reflects the role of Indian institutions in developing assistive technologies through domestic innovation. Such technologies support mobility, rehabilitation and healthcare delivery for persons requiring assistive devices. The event is relevant to science and technology, social inclusion and defence healthcare support. It also shows the practical use of academic research for public welfare.