Srinagar (Press Release): Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) achieved a significant milestone by receiving three prestigious honours at the #SAM Annual Parivartan Summit 2026, held in Bengaluru from 3rd to 7th February 2026. The Summit, a national platform celebrating innovation, inclusion, and excellence in the Digital Empowernment brought together leading organizations, experts, and practitioners from across the country.
Awards Conferred to VMS
VMS was recognised for its consistent performance, inclusive practices, and thought leadership with the following accolades:
• 🏆 Best Operational Excellence Award
• 🏆 Best Inclusion Award
• 🏆 Top Tier Talent Recognition – securing 2nd position in the paper presentation category and ranking among the top five presenters overall at the Summit.
The awards were graciously presented by the Honourable Disability Commissioner of Karnataka and Mr. Dipesh Sutariya, CEO and Co-founder, EnAble India, adding further prestige to the recognition.
The achievement comes under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Mir Mohammad Maqbool, President, Voluntary Medicare Society, whose vision continues to guide the organisation’s mission of promoting dignity, independence, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
For over five decades, VMS has delivered integrated services across health, rehabilitation, education, and livelihoods.
Key services offered:
Healthcare and Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation Services
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Unit
• Physiotherapy Unit
• Assistive Technology Unit
• Visually Impaired Rehabilitation Unit
• Peer Counseling Cell
• Fitness Centre
• Neuro Rehabilitation Unit
• Community Based Rehabilitation Programmes
• Outreach Programmes
• SAWAB Centre for Mental Health and Livelihood
• Skill Development Unit
• Sports Club
• Separate male and female wards
• CAM Therapy
Education and Child Focused Support
• Digital Literacy Program
• Shafaqat Special School
• Shafaqat Inclusive School
• Speech and Audiology Department
• Vocational Training Centre
• Autism Centre
• Early Intervention Unit
• Parental Counselling
• Internship
• Healthcare Services such as VMS Oxygen Bank and Critical Care Ambulance
• Dialysis Centre
