India, May 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a number of standards for medical assistive technologies as a part of the NLEAP (National List of Essential Assistive Products) initiative brought about by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The NLEAP document aims to serve as a guideline for policymakers, healthcare providers, and the concerned stakeholders for provision of assistive products as well as support the development of assistive technologies across the country.
The BIS Technical Committee on Assistive Products including Rehabilitation Appliances, Orthotic and Prosthetic Items (MHD 09) formulates Indian Standards pertaining to assistive technologies. The scop...