National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan)

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.

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.

To provide consultancy to the State Government and voluntary agencies. To serve as an apex documentation and information centre in the area of disability & rehabilitation

The comprehensive rehabilitation services to the Persons with Locomotor Disability are available in Out Patient Department (OPD) of Institute. A detailed assessment of individual is done OPD by a team consisting of Physiatrist / Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Vocational Counselor and Prosthetist / Orthotist etc. outlining the Short and Long Term rehabilitation plan.

The clinical services (both indoor and OPD/assessment) are provided to all citizen from Monday to Friday except on public holidays notified by the Central Government.

Timing for registration is specified as below:

New registration (first time report)-9 A.M to 12 Noon

Follow up case/old case-9 A.M – 2 P.M

Different unit of Rehabilitation Services:

• Disability Evaluation/Assessment
• Medical/ Surgical management
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Prosthetic & Orthotics
• Socio-economic Rehabilitation
• Clinical Social work
• Vocational Counseling and Planning
• Special Education