India, April 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra is organising one-day workshop on the theme "Developing Ecosystem for Assistive Technology in India" on 9th April 2025 at YASHADA, Pune.

Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Ramdas Athawale, will inaugurate the workshop in the presence of Shri Sanjay Shirsat, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Govt of Maharashtra and Dr. V.K. Paul, Hon'ble Member, NITI Aayog.

The requirement for assistive devices and products in India is becoming critical, given the rising number of persons with disabilities, older persons and persons who have chr...