THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The govt has extended a helping hand to a financially weak youth who lost his arm in an accident by giving him a prosthetic arm for free. Shibin (22) lost his arm completely in an accident. His father passed away years ago and he is the only source of income for the family. Shibin, an Electronic Diploma student, was able to get his new arm through the ‘We Care’ project. The prosthetic arm is equipped with electronic controls and costs Rs 4.37 lakhs.

“Really happy to help someone who is financially weak”, Health Minister K.K. Shylaja said.

Shibin expressed his happiness. He has a sister.