Pilgrims are flocking to Maha Kumbh to take the holy dip in Sangam but several differently abled people have a different reason to visit Prayagraj — free treatment and fitment of artificial limbs. Nestled in the midst of tents of various sects and religious groups is a camp by Naravan Seva Sansthan, a Jaipur-based charitable organisation working for the differently-abled. The doctors at the camp are busy attending the ‘divyang’ visitors while a team is taking measurements for prosthesis or artificial limbs.
The sansthan is known for its philanthropic services in treatment and rehabilitation of polio-affected people. Jaishankar Kumar from Utaar Pradesh’s Balia whose both legs had to be amputated two years back following a severe infection is at the Kumbh with hope for a new lease of life.