Later the CBR programme was again picked up in another District – Puri in three Blocks where five centres were set up and about six thousand persons with disabilities were identified while more than seven thousand community members were involved. The CBR programme became linked to our SCI work. It took on a new face with inclusion of more services such as teaching local workers in management of disability. The peripatetic team consisting of a physio and an occupational therapist, a nurse and a social worker visited the centres and imparted training on simple exercises that could be managed at home as there were no physiotherapists available in rural areas. Referrals were provided to others who needed specialized treatment in hospitals.  More than a thousand assistive devices were provided as per needs and the social workers explained about how to get them and keep them in good condition.

Inclusive education became a major component with about five hundred scholarships being provided to needy students.  Vocational training was another important component based on local specific trades. This included assistance in setting up trades through a National Loan scheme (NHFDC). One of the basic weaknesses we found in rural programmes has been leaving out the old especially widows. This programme took care of them to some extent. Old age and disability pensions were provided to them and were involved in all decision making. Local workers were trained in community mobilization, physiotherapy and accessing schemes and programs for overall community development. After five years these centres were handed over to the community for running.