KHAR: The local administration in collaboration with SKW Life for Limb Loss Charitable Foundation, a US-based NGO, on Thursday initiated a scheme for improving the life standard of the persons with physical disabilities by offering them artificial limbs and basic needs in Bajaur Agency.

`The aim of the scheme is to help disabled people stand on own feet by giving them facilities such artificial limbs, wheelchairs and sewing machines,` said Shah Khaild, an official of the foundation, while talking to mediapersons during inauguration ceremony of the scheme.