ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

IIT Madras launches 'first indigenously' designed standing wheelchair, union minister lauds efforts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] Nov 6 (ANI): In a laudable initiative, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has launched country's 'first indigenously' designed standing wheelchair- 'Arise' for assisting the specially-abled person in day to day activities.

ANI Nov 06, 2019 09:26 IST googleads

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot at the inauguration of 'Arise'. Photo/ANI

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] Nov 6 (ANI): In a laudable initiative, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has launched country's 'first indigenously' designed standing wheelchair- 'Arise' for assisting the specially-abled person in day to day activities.
These customised wheelchairs enable a differently-abled person to shift from sitting to standing position and vice-versa independently.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot was also present at the launch of 'Arise'.
Lauding the efforts of IIT Madras, Gehlot said, "IIT Madras has done a wonderful job, I have never seen such a standing wheelchair even in a foreign country."
He also stated that his ministry will be extended the necessary help, if required to extend the benefits of this initiative to more and more specially-able citizens.
"I would like my ministry to collaborate with IIT Madras to provide this wheelchair to 'Divyangs' all over the country. If the need arises my ministry would also help financially to this initiative", Gehlot said. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

HC directs police to invoke SC/ST Act in TN custodial death case

HC directs police to invoke SC/ST Act in TN custodial death case

Justice L. Victoria Gowri observed that while the right to peaceful protest is a constitutionally protected right, such demonstrations should not cause undue hardship to the public, particularly by obstructing national highways.

Read More
General News

Northeast India and Japan sign LoI at IIT Guwahati

Northeast India and Japan sign LoI at IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati leads a collaboration between Northeast India and Japan to strengthen academic and industry ties. IIT Guwahati conducted the Japan-Northeast Academia Industry Cooperation Symposium 2026 (JNTCS) on March 9 and 10, in partnership with Gifu University, Japan.

Read More
General News

Ashok Gehlot leads silent march on 'Dandi March' anniversary

Ashok Gehlot leads silent march on 'Dandi March' anniversary

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday led a silent march organised by Bharat Seva Sansthan to commemorate the anniversary of the 1930 'Dandi March'.

Read More
General News

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot slams BJP over LPG shortage

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot slams BJP over LPG shortage

"The deepening crisis in the supply of cooking gas (LPG) in the country due to the war in the Gulf countries is extremely alarming. It is unfortunate that the Modi government remains as negligent and insensitive as ever regarding this potential national crisis. The central government's inability to assess the situation in time is a clear case of 'collective failure'," Gelhot wrote in a post on X.

Read More
General News

Preserve roots, embrace progress: President Murmu at 9th Internat

Preserve roots, embrace progress: President Murmu at 9th Internat

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is a matter of pride for the Santal community that our ancestor, Tilka Majhi, raised the banner of revolt against exploitation nearly 240 years ago. Nearly 60 years after his revolt, the brave brothers Sido-Kanhu and Chand-Bhairav, along with the brave sisters Phoolo-Jhano, led the Santal Hul in 1855.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.