Empathy 2024: A Harmonious Celebration
IHS Celebrated 25 Years of Inspiring Hope in the Fight Against Disability. The journey of IHS is an endearing odyssey of vision, aspiration, struggle and accomplishment. Disability often invokes the crippling emotion of helplessness, shifting the focus from treatment to social isolation and custodial care resulting in aggravating the impairment. IHS remains the pioneer in providing professional medical care to thousands of people rehabilitating them successfully by providing them functional independence and necessary skills. On 17 April 2024, IHS commemorated its 26th foundation day as Empathy Day. The event was formally inaugurated by the honorable chief guest Mr Lalith Das, DGP Human Rights and Guest of Honour Mrs Abha Mishra (Head, UNDP).
Professor Satya Mahapatra the Founder Director of IHS highlighted IHS’s contribution in transforming helplessness to hope by bringing back thousands of individuals with disability to the social mainstream in the last 25 years. He elaborated on the Institute’s continuous stride in research and development focusing on providing technological solutions towards rehabilitation. The evening was replete with fabulous cultural extravaganza consisting of melodious songs and vibrant dances prepared and presented by the students of IHS. The presentations were diverse; from the classical Odissi to refreshing folk dance and a medley of old and new songs. Another highlight of the Empathy Day was the participation of parents, alumni and interns who are integral part of the IHS family. Empathy -2024 became a cherished event carefully planned and meticulously implemented by the staff, faculty members and students of IHS.
