ARCIL Supports Seven Para-Athletes with Specialised Mobility Equipment Under CSR Initiative

Lucknow, June 16, 2026: ARCIL, India’s first Asset Reconstruction Company, has provided specialised mobility and assistive equipment to seven para-athletes as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at promoting inclusion and supporting sports development.

The mobility distribution programme, organised in Lucknow, supported para-athletes Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Ms. Sanjana Kumari, Mr. Shashank Kumar, Ms. Sumeedha Pathak, Mr. Harshvardhan Dixit, Mr. Raju Panchal and Mr. Himanshu Singh. The initiative seeks to address the limited access many para-athletes have to specialised equipment required for training and competition.

The event was led by Mr. Phanindranath Kakarla, MD & CEO, ARCIL, along with Mr. Ameet Kela, Company Secretary & Head – CSR, and Mr. Kaushal Singh, Senior Manager – CSR. Gaurav Khanna, head coach of the Indian para-badminton team and recipient of the Padma Shri and Dronacharya Award, also attended the programme.

For the initiative, ARCIL partnered with Ottobock Healthcare India, a global provider of prosthetics, orthotics and mobility solutions, to deliver customised assistive devices tailored to the sporting requirements of each athlete. The equipment includes customised KAFOs, prosthetic mobility solutions, carbon fibre sprinter foot support, lightweight sports wheelchairs and other advanced mobility aids designed to improve movement, balance and performance.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Phanindranath Kakarla, MD & CEO, ARCIL, said, “We are pleased to support these athletes with equipment that can make a practical difference to their training and performance. They have already shown strong commitment to their sport, and we hope this support helps them move forward with greater confidence and focus.”

Gaurav Ruia, Prosthetist and Orthotist, Manager Clinical Services from Ottobock Lucknow, said, “We are proud to collaborate with ARCIL on this initiative aimed at supporting para-athletes with specialised mobility and assistive solutions tailored to their individual sporting needs. At Ottobock, we believe access to the right equipment can play an important role in helping athletes train with greater confidence, mobility and independence. We hope this effort contributes towards strengthening a more inclusive and enabling ecosystem for para-sports in India.”

Gaurav Khanna, head coach of the Indian para-badminton team, added, “Access to the right equipment is essential for athletes to train properly and compete effectively. Initiatives like this help create a more supportive environment for para-athletes and allow them to focus on improving their performance.”

The initiative also highlighted the role of families in supporting para-athletes through their sporting journeys. According to ARCIL, access to specialised equipment is expected to improve athletes’ training efficiency, mobility, and overall performance, while helping strengthen India's representation in national and international para-sports competitions.