Mumbai:  12 June 2026

Shri Girish C. Hosur, Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, visited the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) [AYJNISHD(D)], Mumbai today.

Dr. Suman Kumar, Director, AYJNISHD(D), extended a warm welcome and felicitated Shri Girish C. Hosur during his visit to the Institute. The Director introduced the Joint Secretary to the Heads of various Departments, facilitating meaningful interactions and exchange of ideas. This was followed by a tree plantation programme within the Institute premises.

Department Heads and faculty members briefed the Joint Secretary about their ongoing programmes, services and future initiatives. Detailed discussions were held on the role of each department in empowering persons with speech, language and hearing disabilities, as well as in extending services to the community.

During the visit, Shri Hosur toured key departments, including the Cross Disability Early Identification and Intervention Centre (CDEIC), Audiology Department, Speech and Language Pathology Department, Information and Documentation Centre, Institute Library and Psychology Department, and reviewed their activities and services. He also visited the new hostel building currently under construction.

The Joint Secretary inaugurated the Tele-Rehabilitation and Voice Recording Room and reviewed the facilities created to strengthen service delivery and outreach.

At the Cross Disability Early Identification and Intervention Centre (CDEIC), Dr. Suni Mathew explained the wide range of therapies and services provided to children aged 0–6 years with various types of disabilities. She highlighted the importance of early identification, intervention and holistic rehabilitation in ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and their families.

Shri Girish C. Hosur appreciated the dedicated efforts of AYJNISHD(D) in delivering comprehensive clinical, academic and community-based services to persons with disabilities. He encouraged the Institute to continue strengthening its outreach, research and capacity-building programmes, thereby contributing to the vision of an inclusive society.

 

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