The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has introduced Mobility Assist which is India’s first advanced assistive support system designed to enable safe and seamless boarding and disembarking for passengers with reduced mobility, including children and those requiring additional care.
This equipment has been donated by B.S. Ajaikumar, ounder & Executive Chairman of Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG), in memory of his son, Adarsh Ajaikumar.
Dr. Ajaikumar said Adarsh, who lived with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and used an electric wheelchair, experienced the physical discomfort and emotional strain caused by inadequate transfer support at airports.
That deeply personal experience became the inspiration for this initiative, now supporting the way passengers with reduced mobility travel at KIA.
The Mobility Assist transforms the transfer experience by mechanically assisting children and passengers with reduced mobility directly from their wheelchair during boarding, deplaning, or intra-terminal movement. It reduces physical strain, minimises risk, and ensures a more comfortable experience for both passengers and staff. This service will be available upon request through Airline Coordination ensuring passengers with reduced mobility receive personalised, end-to-end support tailored to their needs.
“The contribution is deeply personal for us. During our travels, Adarsh endured great discomfort due to the lack of appropriate support equipment. Yet, he chose to turn that pain into purpose. The Mobility Assist represents his wish to help others like him travel with ease, and comfort. We hope this becomes a model that airports across India can adopt,” Dr. Ajaikumar said.
Published – December 04, 2025 08:25 pm IST
