Disabilities
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Maharashtra boosts marriage support: Rs 2.5 lakh for disabled couples, aid for mixed marriages too
Maharashtra | Dec 18, 2025, 10:21 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has approved a new incentive scheme to promote marriages involving persons with disabilities. Under the policy, disabled couples will receive Rs 2.5 lakh, while marriages between disabled and non-disabled partners will be supported with Rs 1.5 lakh through Maha DBT.
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Maharashtra makes disclosure of data for govt employees with disabilities mandatory
Maharashtra | Oct 31, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTMaharashtra: "The directive aims to ensure effective implementation of the 4 per cent reservation in public employment for persons with disabilities," said department secretary Tukaram Mundhe in a statement on Friday.
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Heatwaves affect people with disabilities more: Lancet study
Health | Jun 13, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTResearchers from Pusan National University in South Korea found that individuals with disabilities are at significantly higher risk during heatwaves, requiring more hospitalisation and incurring greater medical expenses. The study emphasises the need for inclusive public health policies.
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Is your child suffering from speech disabilities? Here are some useful tips
Health | Mar 30, 2023, 04:58 PM ISTSpeech disabilities can pose a considerable challenge for both children and their families. Here is how adults can help children overcome this problem.
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Bengaluru: Kempegowda Airport introduces special arrangements for persons with disabilies
India | Dec 16, 2022, 08:41 AM ISTThe airport has also introduced Braille menus at all food establishments in order to support persons with disabilities.
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Centre makes it mandatory for disability certificates to be issued online
India | May 07, 2021, 09:13 AM ISTCentral government has now made it mandatory for disability certificates to be issued online. The Ministry of Social justice and empowerment has issued a gazette notification for this on Monday.
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Study reveals college students with disabilities at greater risk for substance abuse
News | Sep 22, 2020, 11:48 AM ISTCollege students with physical and cognitive disabilities use illicit drugs more, and have a higher prevalence of drug use disorder than their non-disabled peers, according to a Rutgers study.
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Women with disabilities at higher risk of unintended pregnancies, says study
Lifestyle | Mar 01, 2020, 09:25 AM ISTA study has claimed that women with disabilities are at higher risk of unintended pregnancies as compared to normal women.