Maharashtra Forms Disability Welfare Dept, Inspired by Dighe

The state of Maharashtra has started a new department to help people with disabilities.

This is the first of its kind in the country.

The department will focus on helping those in need.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the idea came from Anand Dighe, a leader who always helped people with disabilities.

Shinde was speaking at a program where assistive devices were given to the elderly and disabled.

This new department is designed to further improve the lives of people with disabilities.