Latur, Dec 2 (PTI) The first Industrial Training Institute (ITI) for disabled persons was inaugurated at Harangul near here on Saturday.

Skills development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha inaugurated the institute virtually.

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The institute, named Samvedna ITI, will start admitting students from June 2024.

Digambar Dalvi, director of the state Directorate of Vocational Education and Training, handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore for the institute.

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Speaking on the occasion, Lodha said Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a new identity to the persons with disability by coining the term `Divyang' which changed people's outlook towards them, and this institute will be a guiding light for Divyang people.

Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Sanjay Bansode said the ITI will help disabled persons become part of the mainstream society.

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