Date:08/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/08/stories/2007120855470300.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Artificial limbs given

VIZIANAGARAM: Distribution of artificial limbs to physically challenged persons by Bhagavan Mahavir Vikalang Sahayata Samiti, Hyderabad, DRDA and Disabled Welfare Department, ended at the TTD Kalyanamandapam on Thursday. In all 315 persons received artificial limbs, calipers and crutches, according to Assistant Director (Disabled Welfare) Venkateswara Rao. Collector B. Kishore, MLA K. Veerabhadra Swamy, Municipal Chairperson M. Geetha felicitated the technical staff and representatives P.C.Parekh and Usha Parekh of the Mahavir Vikalang Sahayata Samiti for their service to the needy. Correspondent