New Delhi/Visakhapatnam,From a young student who returned to school after receiving a
prosthetic leg, to an adult accident survivor who resumed his business with
renewed confidence—the Artificial Limb Centre’s (ALC) interventions have
rewritten stories of hope and self-reliance across India’s cities and villages.
Blending compassion with
cutting-edge medical technology to build an inclusive and accessible India, the
Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) is
redefining the landscape of prosthetic and orthotic care. Having already
provided thousands of customized assistive devices to persons with disabilities
nationwide, the Centre is now set to significantly scale its mission in the
coming years. This ambitious expansion aims to promote healthcare equity and
transform the landscape of inclusive healthcare in India.
Emerging as a model
institution dedicated to restoring mobility and dignity for persons with
disabilities (PwDs), theCentre not only
manufactures assistive devices but also delivers them across the country
through numerous outreach and assistive aid camps.
“They did not just give
me an artificial leg; they gave me back my life,” said one beneficiary, echoing
the Centre’s transformative impact.
Emphasizing the Centre’s
philosophy of redefining accessibility, Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Founder, CEO,
and Managing Director, AMTZ, said, “At ALC, we do not just help in
restoring limbs—we restore lives, confidence, and dignity. Our vision is to
make every life whole again through technology that heals, empowers, and
includes. Every device that leaves ALC is a story of resilience, compassion,
and innovation.”
A dedicated team of 18
qualified professionals—including prosthetists, orthotists, engineers, and
rehabilitation specialists—operate in-house manufacturing units to design and
produce tailor-made solutions for each beneficiary. “We don’t just create
limbs; we restore dreams,” added Ms. Archana Sahani, a senior prosthetist at
ALC, reflecting the Centre’s deeply human-centric approach.
In addition to its
in-house facilities, the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) has introduced Mobile
Artificial Limb Services, bringing prosthetic and orthotic care directly to the
doorsteps of persons with disabilities. Through these outreach initiatives, beneficiaries in remote
and underserved areas can access personalized assessments, fittings, and
follow-up services without the need to travel long distances. This door-to-door
approach ensures that high-quality assistive devices reach those who need them
most, reinforcing ALC’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and healthcare
equity across India.
Going beyond human
beings, the Centre has also pioneered pet prosthesis development, helping
injured or amputated animals regain mobility. Through collaborations with
veterinarians and animal welfare organizations, ALC designs specialized devices
that restore freedom of movement for pets—extending inclusivity beyond human
rehabilitation.
Equipped with smart
prosthetics, IoT-enabled devices, and sustainable materials, the Centre is
driving next-generation innovation in affordable healthcare. “Our focus is on
providing the best orthotic and prosthetic solutions in the most economical
way. Our clinicians are trained by global industry leaders and create
personalized solutions that maximize comfort, functionality, and durability,”
said Mr. Amit Kumar Sharma, Head of Department, ALC.
Each prosthetic device
emerging from the Centre is more than a product—it is a promise of inclusion,
independence, and integrity.
“With ALC, India is
demonstrating that true healthcare innovation lies not just in technology, but
in its ability to touch lives. Our mission
at AMTZ is to ensure that no individual—human or animal—is left behind in the
pursuit of mobility and dignity,” concluded Dr. Sharma.
About Artificial Limb Centre (ALC)
Established in 2021
within the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC)
is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to delivering technologically
advanced, affordable, and compassionate Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) care
to persons with physical disabilities. Driven by the mission to enhance
mobility, comfort, and dignity, ALC combines clinical excellence with
innovation to design and produce customized assistive devices that cater to
individual patient needs. The Centre’s multidisciplinary team—comprising
qualified prosthetists, orthotists, engineers, and rehabilitation
specialists—operates across advanced in-house manufacturing units to ensure
precision, quality, and accessibility. With a strong focus on affordability and
inclusivity, ALC leverages India’s MedTech ecosystem to offer world-class
prosthetic and orthotic solutions in the most economical manner. ALC continues
to set new benchmarks in assistive technology innovation, sustainable
rehabilitation, and inclusive healthcare—transforming lives, one step at a
time.
