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Informist, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

--BUDGET: To empower divyangjan via high-quality devices, livelihood training 

MUMBAI – The government plans to provide livelihood oppurtunities and empower differently abled citizens via the Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, according to the Union Budget for 2026-27 (Apr-Mar) presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha Sunday. "We will ensure dignified livelihood opportunities through industry-relevant and customised training specific to each divyang group," Sitharaman said. 

She said sectors like information technology, animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, hospitality, and food and beverages offer task-oriented and process-driven roles, which are suitable for differently abled citizens.

The government also proposed to scale up production of assistive devices, invest in research and development and AI integration by way of support to the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corp. of India, Sitharaman said. It also plans to strengthen Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendras and support setting up of assistive technology marts as modern retail-style centres where differently abled citizens and senior citizens can see, try and purchase assistive products.  End

Reported by Kabir Sharma

Edited by Deepshikha Bhardwaj

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