India’s assistive technology ecosystem took an electrifying leap this weekend as the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (Alimco) marked its 53rd Foundation Day by launching two next-generation mobility devices for differently-abled persons and seniors in New Delhi.
The headline innovations were a 3-Wheeler EV Scooter designed for Divyangjan (the differently-abled) and senior citizens, and a Clip-on Motorised Wheelchair attachment that can turn a regular wheelchair into a powered one.
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Minister of State B. L. Verma unveiled the devices along with Alimco’s new purple logo, symbolising “dignity, inclusion and engineering brilliance” in the words of CMD Shri Praveen Kumar.
The 3-Wheeler EV Scooter is built for everyday Indian conditions, with a “highly stable and ergonomic design” that is easy to manoeuvre in crowded and urban environments, while being eco-friendly and low-maintenance.
For many older people and Divyangjan who struggle with public transport or uneven roads, this promises safer, independent movement within neighbourhoods.
The scooter joins Alimco’s existing range of motorised tricycles and mobility aids listed in its product catalogue, extending its push into electric mobility tailored to accessibility needs.
The Clip-on Motorised Wheelchair is aimed at users who already have manual wheelchairs but need powered assistance. The unit runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, offers a range of up to 25 km on a single charge, and comes with enhanced braking and a reverse gear for better control.
By clipping onto a standard wheelchair, it can reduce fatigue for users and caregivers without requiring a completely new powered chair, complementing Alimco’s existing joystick and folding wheelchairs.
Calling the devices “powerful enablers of independence, dignity and mobility,” Minister B. L. Verma said they reflect India’s growing leadership in inclusive technology.
Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, added that every product with the new logo will carry “a message of compassion, responsibility and inclusion,” affirming that no citizen should be left behind in the country’s progress.
On the occasion, Nanda recalled the words of triple amputee badminton champion Sarita Trivedi: “Limbs are optional, but courage is compulsory.”
The Foundation Day also celebrated Alimco’s ongoing collaborations with more than 80 startups and focus on affordable, AI-assisted, and digitally smart assistive technologies.