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Psychiatrist Mangesh Kadam said the centre at GMCH would be advantageous for several children and their parents. Aurangabad: Parents from Aurangabad and nearby areas now do not need to visit Pune or Mumbai to get their children tested for learning disability (LD) and get necessary government certification.The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) is all set to start a state-run learning disability centre where testing and certification of LD will be carried out. The new centre at GMCH would make entire process hassle free," he said.According to health experts, nearly 10% of children suffer from LD. "The centre has come as big relief for parents from Aurangabad as assessment and certification of LD would be possible at the same time. Consultant at GMCH psychiatric department Sadeq Qureshi said parents had to make at least five-six trips to Pune or Mumbai for assessment and certification of LD for their children..