Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurated an artificial limb distribution camp at Lok Bhavan, organised by the NGO ACT Humane in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross Society.
Around 15 beneficiaries from Una, Kangra, Rohru, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts were provided artificial limbs, enabling them to regain mobility and lead more independent lives. The beneficiaries, belonging to different age groups, had been identified earlier during a registration and assessment camp held at the State Red Cross building on June 4, 2026.
Interacting with the beneficiaries, the Governor encouraged them to face life’s challenges with courage and confidence. He said that while accidents and unforeseen circumstances may affect mobility, such initiatives help restore not just physical movement but also dignity, self-confidence, and hope.
He appreciated ACT Humane for its humanitarian initiatives, calling its work a remarkable example of selfless service. He also commended the partnership between ACT Humane and the State Red Cross Society for providing advanced assistive devices free of cost to persons with disabilities.
The Governor urged society to actively support such initiatives and emphasized that persons with disabilities should never consider themselves helpless or inferior. He said every individual possesses immense potential and, with determination, self-belief, and support, can lead a dignified and independent life. He further stressed the need for ensuring equal opportunities, accessibility, and respect for all.
Earlier, ACT Humane Founder Harleen Kaur briefed the Governor on the organization’s ongoing humanitarian efforts. She said similar camps had earlier been organized in Solan, Kangra, Dharamshala, and Mandi, benefiting many individuals with free artificial limbs. The organization also extends financial assistance for medical treatment to needy patients.
She added that ACT Humane has been working to improve accessibility in public spaces across the state. Children’s Park on Solan Mall Road has been developed as a disability-friendly park, while similar accessible parks have been created at Rani Jhansi Park and Brockhurst in Shimla, allowing persons with disabilities to access recreational spaces with greater ease and dignity.
ACT Humane Himachal Manager Yogesh Sharma also briefed the Governor about the organization’s welfare activities and ongoing initiatives in the state.
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