India aims to become a global hub for assistive device manufacturing, driven by competitive costs and supportive policies like "Make in India", according to Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

India is set to become a prominent manufacturing hub for assistive devices, with competitive manufacturing costs and supportive policies like 'Make in India' driving its growth in the global market, according to Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Aggarwal emphasized the need to integrate people with disabilities into the workforce through designated job profiles rather than quotas, and called for accessible infrastructure, increased job opportunities, and enhanced educational tools tailored to their needs. The 6th ASSOCHAM Conference on Empowering Persons with Disabilities in New Delhi aimed to establish India as a global hub for assistive technology in line with the 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

July 09, 2024
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