Union Minister Jitendra Singh Calls for Mother Empowerment to Spot Child Disabilities Early

Union MoS Jitendra Singh emphasized that empowering mothers to recognize early signs of disability in their children can lead to timely intervention, stating that parental awareness is a critical first step in the nation’s inclusive health strategy.

Early Identification allows children to access specialized therapies and educational support sooner, the minister noted, highlighting that early diagnosis reduces long‑term care costs and improves quality of life for families across urban and rural areas.

Government Program will expand training for community health workers and launch awareness campaigns targeting mothers, aiming to integrate disability screening into existing maternal and child health visits, according to the minister’s outline of upcoming policy steps.

Expected Impact includes higher enrollment in rehabilitation services, better school inclusion rates, and stronger data collection on childhood disabilities, which the minister said will help shape future resource allocation and support mechanisms.