Empowering mother can enable early identification of disability in child: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the Prabudh 'Matri Shakti Sammelan', emphasizing that empowering mothers and raising awareness among women are crucial for the early identification, prevention of avoidable disabilities, and empowerment of Divyang persons. Highlighting the role of antenatal care, maternal nutrition, and regular health check-ups during pregnancy, the Minister noted that early screening allows timely medical intervention. He detailed various government initiatives, including cross-disability early treatment centres, dedicated sports infrastructure for Divyangjan—such as India's first high-tech Sports Training Centre in Madhya Pradesh contributing to Paralympic success—and support provisions for government employees having Divyang children, including exemptions from rotational transfer and extended Child Care Leave.