The India Wheelchair Market: Addressing Mobility Gaps Through Affordable Innovation, Government Schemes, and Expanding Rehabilitation Infrastructure
The India Wheelchair Market is a vast, yet largely untapped, sector grappling with the need to provide affordable, accessible, and functional mobility solutions to a large population with disabilities, making it a critical discussion topic for social inclusion and healthcare provision. The market is primarily driven by the enormous population size and the high prevalence of mobility-limiting conditions resulting from road accidents, chronic diseases (e.g., stroke, polio's lingering effects, diabetes complications), and a high number of individuals with age-related disabilities. The overwhelming preference remains for manual wheelchairs due to their low cost and simplicity, but there is a rapidly emerging demand for specialized and customized wheelchairs that can address the specific needs of users and challenging terrain. A key market driver is the role of government schemes and NGOs, such as the ADIP Scheme,…