National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities,Kolkata
Other name	NILD, Kolkata
Former name	National Institute for Orthopaedically Handicapped,Kolkata
Motto	प्रतिवन्धेषु निर्भय: (Sanskrit)
Type	PublicGovernment
Established	1978; 44 years ago
Affiliation	WBUHS, NBE, INC
Director	Dr. AMEED EQUEBAL
Students	672-700
Undergraduates	536-550
Postgraduates	122
Location	Kolkata, West Bengal, 700090, India; 22°38′32.94″N 88°22′48.07″E / 22.6424833°N 88.3800194°ECoordinates: 22°38′32.94″N 88°22′48.07″E / 22.6424833°N 88.3800194°E
Campus	Urban; 9,934.00 m2 (2.454745 acres)
Website	www.niohkol.nic.in

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities, established in 1978, is a government institute that conducts and sponsors research related to different aspects of the rehabilitation of the orthopedically handicapped. This institute provides training of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists & Prosthetists etc.

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) is an apex organization in the area of locomotor disability which came into the service since 1978 as an autonomous body under the ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It is located in the city Kolkata and expanding its services whole country wide.

Objectives

To develop Human Resource (manpower) for providing services to the Orthopaedically Handicapped population, namely training of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists & Prosthetists, Employment & Placement Officers and Vocational Counsellor etc. To conduct and sponsor research in all aspects related to the rehabilitation of the Orthopaedically handicapped. To provide services in the area of rehabilitation, restorative surgery, aids & appliances and vocational training to the persons with disability. To standardize aids and appliances and to promote their manufacturing and distribution.

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References[]

^ "Admission at the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities". Retrieved 16 November 2020.

External links[]

http://www.niohkol.nic.in/

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[1] "Admission at the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities". Retrieved 16 November 2020.

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