India, Jan. 8 -- Maharashtra Divyang Welfare secretary Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday flagged a glaring disconnect between expenditure and outcomes in the disability sector, pointing out that the state spends nearly Rs.1,100 crore annually on special schools for just 38,000 students. In contrast, over 2.5 lakh disabled students in mainstream schools are left with a monthly scholarship of Rs.100.

Terming this imbalance a failure of vision, not funding, Mundhe pressed for an immediate shift from segregated schooling to a genuinely inclusive education system grounded in empowerment, accountability, and thoughtful design.

Speaking at the inauguration of the National Convention of Educators of the Deaf (NCED) India International Conference 2026 a...