Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) Shipbuilders under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence (DDP) has organized a free artificial limbs distribution camp on 18 Aug 2017 at MGM Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalamboli for persons with disabilities (Divyang). This camp was organized by MDL in collaboration with M/s Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
A total of 413 divyangs, different types of artificial limbs including motorized tricycle, wheel chairs, hearing aids and MSIED kits, were given during the camp. The entire expenditure for artificial limbs was borne by MDL.
MDL is India’s prime shipyard. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
