The Jaipur Centre, by providing hope and enabling people who have lost limbs to regain their mobility and resume their normal lives, has become an immense blessing to our community by offering its services entirely free of charge. Philanthropists and well-wishers should come forward to support the Centre so that it can continue its invaluable work, appealed the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan.
The reopening ceremony of the renovated building of the Jaipur Centre for Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Jaffna, together with the launch of its new prosthetic limb manufacturing programme, was held this morning – on Friday, 26 June 2026.
The event took place at the Centre’s headquarters on Colombuthurai Road, Chundukkuli, Jaffna. During the ceremony, a modern prosthetic limb fitting technique developed by the Jaipur Centre in India was officially introduced in Jaffna, enabling beneficiaries to receive high quality artificial limbs entirely free of charge. The renovated building was formally declared open by the distinguished guests, and prosthetic limbs were presented to beneficiaries.
This new initiative is being implemented with financial assistance and sponsorship from international healthcare organisations based in the United Kingdom and the United States, together with Mr. Tim Andradi, Chief Executive Officer of the London School of Commerce.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, the Governor noted that the Jaipur Centre has been rendering invaluable service in Northern Sri Lanka for the past 40 years. During the difficult years of the armed conflict, when many people suffered severe injuries and lost their limbs, the Centre became a lifeline for those affected.
He further observed that had the Jaipur Centre not existed in the region, many people who lost their limbs would have been left confined to their homes, unable to lead independent lives. Recalling his tenure as the District Secretary of Jaffna, he stated that although the Centre had not received adequate government assistance, he had been able to secure some support for it with the cooperation of the late Sivagnanasothy, who was then serving as Secretary to the Ministry.
The Governor also pointed out that even today, many people continue to lose limbs due to road accidents and illnesses such as diabetes, making the Centre’s services an essential necessity. He highlighted that the artificial limbs provided by the Centre are specifically designed to meet the needs of the local population, while maintaining high standards of quality and accessibility.
Expressing his sincere appreciation to all the individuals and organisations whose generosity made the renovation of the Centre and the continuation of its free services possible, the Governor conveyed his best wishes for the Centre’s continued success in serving the people.
The ceremony was presided over by Mrs. Kosalai Mathan, Chairperson of the Board of Management of the Jaipur Centre, Jaffna. Among those in attendance were Hon. Sai Murali, Deputy High Commissioner of India in Jaffna; Jeyaharan, Additional District Secretary of Jaffna; the Divisional Secretaries of Jaffna, Kayts and Karainagar; members of the International Healthcare Organisation, including medical specialists; and several other distinguished guests.
