Q. What is ‘Kadam’, a first-of-its kind product that was recently developed by researchers from IIT Madras?
Answer: Prosthetic knee
Notes: IIT Madras researchers have launched the country’s first Made-in-India polycentric prosthetic knee called ‘Kadam’. It was developed by a team at TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) at IIT Madras. The affordable prosthetic knee can increase community participation, access to education, livelihood opportunities.