India, Nov. 1 -- The state government on Thursday made it mandatory for all government and semi-government establishments to retain employees who acquire a permanent disability during service, without any financial loss. Departments have also been directed to create supernumerary posts, if necessary, to accommodate such employees.

In a separate directive, the government has also instructed all departments and undertakings to declare details of employees with disabilities (Divyang) every year.

Tukaram Mundhe, secretary of the Divyang Welfare Department (DWD), recently launched a verification drive for disability certificates of employees across state departments and asked them to submit reports within a month. Following this, two governm...