Mumbai, February 17 The Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited (AMTZ), a medical technology park, announced on Tuesday that it has signed a five-year agreement with the non-profit organization, Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), to expand the development and production of affordable, high-quality prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive technologies within India.
According to a statement, under the agreement, AMTZ will provide technical and operational support, access to research and development and testing infrastructure, and assistance in joint research initiatives.
NSS will be responsible for clinical validation, rehabilitation protocols, and nationwide assistive device camps.
Both organizations will also jointly pursue grants, patents, and support programs from national and international funding bodies to accelerate innovation and expand access to high-quality medical devices for underserved communities.
According to the 2011 Census, India has 2.68 crore people with disabilities. The largest segments include those with mobility impairments (54.36 lakh), hearing impairments (50.72 lakh), and visual impairments (50.33 lakh).
"Through our partnership with AMTZ, we are redefining possibilities for people with disabilities across India. By making high-performance prosthetics and assistive technologies both affordable and accessible, we are empowering individuals to regain mobility, independence, and confidence, turning challenges into opportunities and fulfilling our Vision 2030 of reaching 1 lakh beneficiaries nationwide," said Palak Agarwal, Director, Narayan Seva Sansthan.