Jaipur Foot: About the work, technology and the Organisation. Heartful Conversation with Ar PR Mehta
Channel: The Built
Date: 23/05/2021

In the field of accessibility and empowering the persons with disability, a hallmark of Indian ingenuity is the Jaipur Foot, 
We have today, the Director of the Delhi branch, Ar. Premendra Raj Mehta, parallely a leading architect who tells us about the organisation, BMVSS,  that provides for these prosthetics to a large population of India which cannot afford it. 
The questions answered by him are:
1. Sir, What is this organisation? Who founded it? How was it started?
2. What are prosthetics? Who are the people who need them?
3. What is the Jaipur foot? Is it the only prosthetic or are there other replacements that is done by your organisation?
4. What is the uniqueness of the Jaipur foot? What are the alternatives present? Why is using the Jaipur Foot a better option for the patients?
5. Is this Jaipur foot technology patented? Or, is it available in the open for people to copy and replicate such models in other geographies?
6. How is the organisation run? Is it supported by individuals, the government or by corporates?
7. How can a person who needs a replacement, approach the organisation? Are there representatives in government hospitals who guide people to your centres?
8. What is the geographical reach of the organisation? Are there any plans to expand this reach? Can it be taken internationally?
9. Is there a follow up check required ? Does the organisation undertake follow up of the patients after the replacement is done? 
10. What is your message to the viewers?


Produced, Interviewed and Presented to you by: Architect Raja Singh