The project, led by Dr. Prakash N Shrivastava and colleagues, addresses the critical shortage of affordable Below Knee Prostheses (BKP) in underdeveloped regions, where less than 40% of amputees have access to one.

Over the past decade, SHARE INDIA has developed a series of anatomically conformal, 3D-printed prostheses called “Sukhfit,” designed to enhance comfort, mobility, and independence for amputees. Initial models, developed with BITS-Pilani and government funding, incorporated resin-laminated sockets but faced resistance due to toxicity concerns.

Subsequent versions improved durability without resin lamination, with the latest “Sukhfit 9” model demonstrating a 150% strength increase and ready for patient trials. The project also pioneers the development of locally manufactured silicone liners and insoles to improve prosthetic comfort and affordability, aiming to make advanced prosthetic solutions accessible to more people in India.