Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Goa to Open Disability Centers and Hostels
Goa is making things better for people with disabilities!
A new center is open in Corlim with special programs like physical therapy, music, and job training.
The government is also building two homes for adults with disabilities, especially for those who need extra help.
These homes will provide free housing and job skills.
This is great news for families who want to ensure their loved ones have a safe and supportive future.
A new center for persons with disabilities (PwDs) with specialized therapies has been inaugurated in Corlim.
The center includes eight specialized facilities focusing on physical, cognitive, emotional, and vocational development.
The government plans to establish two permanent hostel facilities for PwDs within the next five years.
The hostels will primarily serve individuals with intellectual disabilities who are dependent or have lost parents.
The North Goa hostel is expected to open within two years, offering free accommodation and vocational training.
- Who
- The government, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and their families.
- What
- New centers and hostels for persons with disabilities are being established in Goa.
- When
- The center was inaugurated on Tuesday and hostels planned within the next five years.
- Where
- Corlim, Goa, and across the state.
- Why
- To empower people with disabilities and address the concerns of parents regarding their children's future.
- Center Location
- Corlim
- Hostel Goal
- Two hostels in five years
- Focus
- Intellectual disabilities
- Hostel Amenities
- Free accommodation and vocational training
