Activity details

The Jaipur Foot was a significant and impactful event aimed at providing artificial limbs, polio calipers, and crutches to individuals with disabilities. This event was organized by Lions Club Pune Supreme in collaboration with Lions Club Parbhani Men, led by President Rameshwar Maniyar (Lions Club Pune Supreme), President Avi Tak (Lions Club Parbhani Men), Lions member Ln Sushil Mundada. The initiative sought to enhance the quality of life for people with mobility challenges, giving them the opportunity to regain independence.

Pre-Event Preparation

Initial Discussions and Site Visit

Prior to the event, a site visit was conducted on January 18th, 2025, to ensure that all aspects of the event would be well-organized. The focus of the visit was:

• Venue: The venue at Shivaji College Auditorium in Parbhani was inspected to ensure it had sufficient space for the Jaipur Foot technical team, registration area, and the fitting zones for the prosthetics.
• Logistics: Plans for smooth operations, including crowd management, technical support, and timely distribution of the prosthetics, were reviewed.

Registration Activity

To ensure the successful distribution of Jaipur Foot prosthetics, a thorough registration process was implemented:

1. Identification of Beneficiaries: Local social welfare organizations helped identify individuals in need of assistance.
2. Advertisement: The event was widely publicized via newspapers, social media, and hoardings to reach as many people as possible.
3. Final Registration: After reaching out to the identified individuals, the number of registered beneficiaries was refined to 164.
4. Scrutiny and Confirmation: A meticulous review ensured that the beneficiaries met the criteria for receiving the prosthetics. This led to a final count of 101 confirmed beneficiaries.

Event Details:

Venue: Shivaji College Auditorium, Parbhani

February 3, 2025

• Registrations & Measurements: The technical team conducted detailed measurements of each candidate to ensure that the Jaipur Foot prosthetics would be correctly fitted.
• Inauguration Ceremony: The inauguration was graced by District Governor Girish Sisodiya, RC Priya Thakur,and members of the Lions Club, reflecting the significance of the event and the collaborative effort behind it.

Food arrangement on the day of Registration (3^rdFeb) :   

February 4, 2025

• Preparation of Jaipur Foot: The technical team from Gorakhpur worked diligently to prepare the prosthetic limbs. They ensured that each Jaipur Foot prosthesis was crafted with precision to meet the specific needs of the beneficiaries.

February 5, 2025

• Foot Distribution Activity: The final distribution ceremony took place with IPS Ravindrasingh Pardeshi, RC MJF Priya Thakur, and Balasaheb Jadhav, Principal of Shivaji College, inaugurating the event. This was a key moment for the beneficiaries, who were empowered with mobility and independence.

Key Members Involved

Pune Supreme Members:

• President: Lion Rameshwar Maniyar
• Vice President: Lion Nitin Dhotre
• Secretary: Lion Sanjana Jhamwar
• Other Members: Ln Sushil Mundada, Ln Akash Ambade, Ln Rajani Ambade
• Guidance Provided By: Ln Asmita Surana, Ln Shriram Bhalerao, Ln Suryakant Shah

Parbhani Men Members:

• President: Lion Avi Tak
• Other Members: Ln Vijay Shrimali, Ln Haider Ali Jivani, Ln Anil Kansurkar, Ln Dr Pravin Dhadve

Sponsors

The event was sponsored by:

• Elisys Technologies Pvt Ltd, Pune
• Mahati Industries Pvt Ltd, Pune