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First National Toll-Free Helpline Launched For All Disability-Related Queries

Launched during the Purple Festival International by Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale and Disabilities Affairs Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, the 24/7 helpline — 1800 22 2014 — aims to facilitate assistance for individuals with disabilities. Aggarwal stressed the need for a disability information line to provide easy access to information on disabilities and local services, streamlining the rehabilitation process.

Srishti Verma

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