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UP allocates over Rs 39.4 crore for aids to people with disabilities

Lucknow: The state govt has allocated Rs 37.4 crore for the distribution of artificial limbs and assistive devices, along with Rs 2 crore dedicated to the distribution of motorised tricycles, to persons with disabilities in 2025-26. On Tuesday, minister of state (independent charge) for Backward Class Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Narendra Kashyap, reviewed Divyangjan welfare schemes and directed officials to prepare an action plan in collaboration with ALIMCO for the proper implementation of the scheme. He also directed officials to conduct the distribution of motorised tricycles under the centrally-supported ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances) Scheme at the earliest. The minister said that an accurate list of motorised tricycle beneficiaries should be uploaded on the ARJUN portal. He said that this list must be updated regularly to prevent duplication and to make the distribution process completely transparent. He also said that no eligible beneficiary should be left out. "The goal of the Yogi Adityanath govt is to make Divyangjans self-reliant. For this, the distribution process should be made simple, fast, and transparent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Write Better, Work Smarter With This Desktop App Grammarly Install Now Undo Recently, 100 motorised tricycles were distributed to Divyangjans in each Lok Sabha constituency. Now, the plan is to expand this initiative further and provide benefits to all in need based on demand and eligibility," he said. Lucknow: The state govt has allocated Rs 37.4 crore for the distribution of artificial limbs and assistive devices, along with Rs 2 crore dedicated to the distribution of motorised tricycles, to persons with disabilities in 2025-26. On Tuesday, minister of state (independent charge) for Backward Class Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Narendra Kashyap, reviewed Divyangjan welfare schemes and directed officials to prepare an action plan in collaboration with ALIMCO for the proper implementation of the scheme. He also directed officials to conduct the distribution of motorised tricycles under the centrally-supported ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances) Scheme at the earliest. The minister said that an accurate list of motorised tricycle beneficiaries should be uploaded on the ARJUN portal. He said that this list must be updated regularly to prevent duplication and to make the distribution process completely transparent. He also said that no eligible beneficiary should be left out. "The goal of the Yogi Adityanath govt is to make Divyangjans self-reliant. For this, the distribution process should be made simple, fast, and transparent. Recently, 100 motorised tricycles were distributed to Divyangjans in each Lok Sabha constituency. Now, the plan is to expand this initiative further and provide benefits to all in need based on demand and eligibility," he said.