India, Nov. 10 -- The Maharashtra government is considering setting up cochlear implant surgery facilities for deaf patients, along with early detection and treatment services, in municipal corporation hospitals across the state, according to a report published on Nov. 7, 2026.
Proposal discussed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he would discuss the proposal with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Public Health Minister Prakashrao Abitkar to ensure children with hearing impairments receive timely diagnosis and treatment at municipal hospitals across Maharashtra.
The report said the Thane Municipal Corporation currently provides cochlear implant surgery facilities, and the state government ...