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India TTT 2025

The image captures India TTT 2025 (Train the Trainer) program, a landmark medical training and treatment event held at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. The event not only focused on training doctors in the Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment but also set a potential world record for the most clubfoot castings performed on children in a single day at an institution.

Top Image: Potential World Record – 101 Clubfoot Castings in a Single Day
This historic image captures an extraordinary moment where 101 children with clubfoot, accompanied by their parents, have undergone corrective casting in a single day.
The event was conducted by 60 trained T3 doctors, under the supervision of 30 senior T2 doctors, ensuring high-quality and standardized treatment.
The children, dressed in colorful clothing, are seen being held by their parents, symbolizing hope, care, and the beginning of their journey towards recovery.
Dr. Santosh G, wearing his traditional white attire with a red stole, is standing among the families, marking his active involvement in both treatment and medical training.
The environment is vibrant and filled with emotion, as parents smile with relief and gratitude, knowing their children are receiving one of the best non-surgical treatments for clubfoot.
The BICO (Bilateral Clubfoot Organization) logo is visible in the background, along with medical posters promoting early intervention and treatment.
The large-scale participation, coordination of medical professionals, and precision in casting highlight a groundbreaking achievement in pediatric orthopedic care.
Bottom Image: Train the Trainer (TTT) Certification Ceremony
The second image captures the conclusion of the intensive medical training program, featuring doctors and healthcare professionals seated in a lecture hall, proudly holding certificates.
This batch of certified trainers is a mix of Indian and international experts, highlighting the global collaboration in advancing clubfoot treatment.
The front row consists of senior faculty members, including:
Dr. Santosh G, seated at the far right in his signature white attire with a red stole, Dr Mathew to the far left with a Nehru Jacket and a white shirt. Dr Alaric Aroojis, President of POSI sitting next to him 
International trainers and orthopedic specialists Dr Chris Lavi, Ms Rosalind Owen, Dr Rotti Flores, and Ms Jennifer Everhart indicating the exchange of medical expertise across countries.
Doctors from across India, holding official certificates, signifying their successful completion of the Train the Trainer program.
The lecture hall is filled with engaged professionals, all of whom have contributed to setting the world record for the highest number of clubfoot castings in a single day.
In the background, a colorful hand-drawn map is displayed, symbolizing the nationwide impact of this training program.
Significance of the Train the Trainer Program (TTT) 2025
The TTT program is designed to train doctors in advanced techniques of the Ponseti method, the most effective non-surgical treatment for clubfoot.
Held at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, one of India’s premier medical institutions, the event saw participation from doctors across the country, ensuring wider accessibility of expertise in clubfoot management.
The event set a potential world record, with:
101 children receiving clubfoot casting in a single day.
60 trained T3 doctors performing the procedures.
30 senior T2 doctors supervising the process.
This record represents the largest number of clubfoot castings done at an institution on a single day.
Key Metrics from 2025:

  • 115,000 children enrolled for clubfoot treatment.

  • 435 clinics established, ensuring nationwide reach.

  • 263 districts covered, expanding accessibility.

  • 9,544 medical training sessions conducted, strengthening expertise.

  • 140 doctors trained, contributing to India’s clubfoot treatment workforce.

Overall Impact:
This event stands as a landmark achievement in pediatric orthopedic care. The successful coordination of over 90 medical professionals, 101 children undergoing casting, and hundreds of parents participating demonstrates the scale and efficiency of the program.

The expressions of gratitude and hope from parents, combined with the pride and accomplishment reflected in the doctors receiving their certifications, tell a powerful story of healthcare transformation.

With continued medical training, innovation, and community engagement, India moves closer to achieving its mission of eradicating disability from clubfoot through early intervention and expert care.

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