About
OfficialA public Central Government institute in Kolkata, West Bengal, focused on locomotor disability, rehabilitation, education, training and research.
- Established in 1978 in Calcutta, West Bengal
- Autonomous body under the Societies Registration Act 1961
- Funded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
- Located at B T Road, Bonhooghly, Kolkata – 700090
- Works through Composite Regional Centres and Regional Chapters
- Formerly known as the National Institute for Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH)
About
The National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped is an apex organization chiefly functioning in the area of locomotor disability (Divyangjan). It is funded by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The institute is a public, Central Government organization. It supports persons with locomotor disability through rehabilitation management, education, training, research and human resource development.
History
The institute was established in 1978 in Calcutta, West Bengal, under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of India, as an autonomous body under the Societies Registration Act 1961. It was formerly known as the National Institute for Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH). It is now called the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan).
Academics
The institute's mission includes developing manpower in the field of locomotor disabilities and supporting human resource development through specialized training programs for professionals in disability and rehabilitation. It conducts and sponsors research in all aspects related to rehabilitation, and promotes research and innovation in rehabilitation technology and management. It also provides vocational training.
Campus & Facilities
The institute is situated in the campus of the former Kumar P. N. Roy Group of Hospitals at Bon-Hooghly, Kolkata. Its facilities listed include a Library, an Information Centre, an Outpatient Department (OPD), indoor admission, diagnostics and reconstructive/rehabilitative surgery facilities, and a Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre. The institute provides services in rehabilitation, restorative surgery, and aids and appliances. It works through Composite Regional Centres, Regional Centres, and Regional Chapters, including in the North East regions and Uttarakhand state.
Quick stats
Courses offered
10
Avg placements
₹3.6 lakh / yr
Total intake
64
Hostel
No
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources