Maharashtra becomes first state to set up independent Ministry for Divyang

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Maharashtra government on December 3 inaugurated the Ministry for Divyang (differently ­abled) in Mumbai.

Key points

  • With this, Maharashtra has become the first State to have an independent Ministry for disabled persons.
  • The department was inaugurated by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
  • The Ministry aims to cater to people with special physical and mental needs educationally and professionally.
  • The Ministry will ensure the welfare of the persons with disabilities and effective implementation of various government schemes for them.
  • The Ministry will operate out of an old building in Mumbai University campus next to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and a Minister will be appointed in the upcoming winter session of the Assembly.
  • In Maharashtra, there are close to 2.5 crore disabled people, it is high time that there should be a separate Ministry for them.
  • The Ministry aims to help them with education, jobs, scholarships, health, employment, travel facilities and rehabilitation.

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