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Fibre2Fashion
5 days ago
- Health
- Fibre2Fashion
DRDO, AIIMS launch Make-in-India carbon foot prosthesis
DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled the first Make-in-India, cost-effective, advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, indigenously designed and developed, named ADIDOC. ADIDOC is a major breakthrough under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, launched by DRDL Director Dr GA Srinivasa Murthy and AIIMS Bibinagar executive director Dr Ahanthem Santa Singh. ADIDOC is biomechanically tested to load up to 125 kg with sufficient factor of safety. It has three variants to cater to patients of different weights. This foot is designed with the goal of offering a high-quality and affordable solution accessible to a larger population in need, while delivering performance at par with available international models, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. DRDO's DRDL and AIIMS Bibinagar have unveiled ADIDOC, an indigenously developed, cost-effective carbon fibre foot prosthesis under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Biomechanically tested for up to 125 kg, it offers three variants and performance on par with global models. Priced under ₹20,000, it aims to improve accessibility for low-income amputees and reduce reliance on costly imports. It is expected to reduce the cost significantly to as low as less than ₹20,000 in production in comparison to the current imported similar products that cost around ₹2 lakh. Hence, this innovation is expected to significantly improve accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for low income group amputees in India, reduce dependency on imported technologies, and support broader social and economic inclusion for people with disabilities. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
DRDO & AIIMS Bibinagar unveil first Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The first Make-in-India cost-effective advanced Carbon Fibre Foot Prosthesis, indigenously designed and developed by DRDO's Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana, was unveiled at AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana, on July 14, 2025, according to the Ministry of Defence. AIIMS Bibinagar - DRDL, DRDO Indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis (ADIDOC), a major breakthrough under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, was launched by Distinguished Scientist & Director, DRDL, Dr GA Srinivasa Murthy and Executive Director, AIIMS Bibinagar, Dr Ahanthem Santa Singh. ADIDOC is biomechanically tested to loads up to 125 kgs with a sufficient factor of safety. It has three variants to cater to patients of different weights. This foot is designed with the goal of offering a high-quality and affordable solution accessible to a larger population in need, while delivering performance at par with available international models. It is expected to significantly reduce the cost to as low as Rs 20,000 in production, compared to the current imported similar products that cost around Rs 2 lakh. Hence, this innovation is expected to significantly improve accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for low-income group amputees in India, reduce dependency on imported technologies, and support broader social & economic inclusion for people with disabilities. Earlier, DRDO handed over six strategic indigenously designed and developed products against the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) to the Indian Navy, officials said in a statement. Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO handed over these products to Rear Admiral Sriram Amur ACNS( SSP), Naval HQ at a special ceremony held at Defence laboratory JodhpuThe six indigenously designed products include Gamma Radiation Aerial Surveillance System (GRASS), Environmental Surveillance Vehicle (ESV), Vehicle Radiological Contamination Monitoring System (VRCMS), Underwater Gamma Radiation Monitoring System (UGRMS), Dirt Extractor and Cross Contamination Monitor (DECCOM) and Organ Radioactivity Detection System(ORDS). (ANI)
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
India's first carbon fibre foot prosthesis unveiled at AIIMS in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS, Bibinagar have developed the country's first 'Make in India' cost-effective high-performance carbon fibre foot prosthesis. Under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, AIIMS Bibinagar (PMSSY, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI) in collaboration with DRDL, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, jointly developed the ADIDOC (AIIMS Bibinagar - DRDL, DRDO Indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis). The ADIDOC Foot is an indigenously designed, biomechanically tested to withstand loads up to 125 kg and is designed for highly dynamic K3-level active users offering high performance at an affordable cost. It has three variants to cater to patients of different weights. The foot is designed with the goal of offering a high-quality, low cost and affordable solution accessible to a larger population in need, while delivering performance on par with available international models. It is expected to reduce the cost significantly to as low as Rs 20,000 in production in comparison to the cost of the current imported similar products that are around Rs 2 lakh. Hence this innovation is expected to significantly improve accessibility to high-quality prosthetics for low-income group amputees in India, reduce dependency on imported technologies, and support broader social and economic inclusion for people with disabilities. The development of the prosthesis was made possible through the dedicated efforts of experts and scientists from DRDL, DRDO, industry partners and medical team of experts from AIIMS Bibinagar.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Telangana to begin sending COVID-19 samples for genome sequencing
The Telangana government will be ensuring genome sequencing of viral samples to track potential mutations of COVID-19, announced Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha during a high-level review meeting held on Monday, to assess the current pandemic situation and prepare for the upcoming seasonal disease surge. The meeting, attended by senior scientists and officials from institutes such as the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), and AIIMS Bibinagar, was convened to streamline inter-institutional coordination for public health. 'While there is no significant threat from COVID-19 at present, it is essential to maintain vigilance through continued surveillance,' the Minister said. He instructed the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Ravinder B. Nayak, to begin sending samples for genome sequencing to monitor any emerging variants. CCMB Director Dr. Vinay Kumar Nandicoori assured that despite fluctuating global case numbers and a rise in hospitalisations in some countries, the situation in Telangana remains under control. 'Thanks to herd immunity, most people in the state and across India are not experiencing severe symptoms,' he said. Dr. Abhishek Jagdishchander Arora, Head of Radiodiagnosis at AIIMS Bibinagar, added that no fresh advisory has been issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As the state braces for the monsoon season, which typically sees a spike in vector-borne and respiratory illnesses, the Health Minister directed officials to strengthen early prevention mechanisms. He urged routine surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) and Influenza-Like Illness (ILI), and directed coordination with institutions like CCMB, CDFD, NIMS, and AIIMS Bibinagar. Rapid response teams will be established in all districts, alongside grassroots-level awareness campaigns in collaboration with the Panchayati Raj and Municipal Departments. The Minister stressed leveraging social media to disseminate accurate health information quickly and widely. Officials have also been asked to identify dengue and malaria hotspots and deploy special teams for public awareness and sanitation drives. With outpatient and inpatient numbers expected to rise during the rainy season, hospitals have been directed to maintain an adequate stock of medicines, diagnostic kits, and medical supplies and ensure patient nutrition and hygiene. Issuing a warning to private hospitals, the Minister said that any attempt to overcharge patients for dengue treatment would invite strict action.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Kerala student found dead in Bibinagar lake; police hint at suicide
1 2 Hyderabad: The body of a fourth-year MBBS student at AIIMS Bibinagar was found in a lake on Thursday morning, The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Abhijeet J , who was from Kerala. The police suspect it is a case of death by suicide . However, they added that the reasons for the suicide were unclear, as no suicide note had been found and he had shown no unusual behaviour at college or in the hostel on Wednesday. His family, who live in the Thrissur district of Kerala, are also unaware of any reasons that could have led him to take this extreme step, according to the Bibinagar police. The police said that Abhijeet, who was staying in a campus hostel, left the campus on his scooter at around 7.30 pm on Wednesday. Later that night, security found his room locked and asked his friends about him. When they called his phone, there was no response. They immediately alerted the management and the local police. The Bibinagar police launched a search operation in the town and found Abhijeet's scooter, footwear, and mobile phone on the bank of Bibinagar lake , which is located around 2 km from the campus. On Thursday morning, expert swimmers searched the lake and recovered his body. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo A case was registered and his body was handed over to his family following a post-mortem examination (PME) on Thursday, said M Prabhakar Reddy, station house officer, Bibinagar. Abhijeet's father, J Joseph, is a police inspector in Kerala.
