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  Maharashtra boosts marriage support: Rs 2.5 lakh for disabled couples, aid for mixed marriages too

  Maharashtra | December 18, 2025 22:21 IST

  The 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 | October 31, 2025 17:23 IST

  Maharashtra: "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 | June 13, 2024 17:05 IST

  Researchers 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 | March 30, 2023 16:58 IST

  Speech 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 | December 16, 2022 8:41 IST

  The 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 9:13 IST

  Central 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 | September 22, 2020 11:48 IST

  College 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 | March 01, 2020 9:25 IST

  A study has claimed that women with disabilities are at higher risk of unintended pregnancies as compared to normal women.