A Regional Conference on 'Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme' was held in Mumbai on Thursday. <br />''<br />''Programme Implementing Agencies including NGOs and state government representatives from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa were present for the conference. <br />''<br />''In his address, Joint Secretary of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Dr. Prabodh Seth highlighted the need for creation of inclusive society that accepts and respects persons with disabilities without discrimination. <br />''<br />''He made an elaborate presentation highlighting the provisions of new scheme such as increase in the cost norms by 2.5 times, streamlining the procedure of application, extending special benefits to areas such as Left Wing Affected Districts, etc. <br />''<br />''Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Smt. T. C. A. Kalyani said the government is making tireless efforts for holistic empowerment of divyangjan. <br />''<br />''She emphasized the need of exercising financial prudence to ensure that the Government fund is utilized for the purpose it is meant for.<br />