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United News of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Ensure compassionate governance in Divyang schools: Yogi
Lucknow, May 21 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the need for a sensitive, vigilant and proactive administrative system in educational institutions catering to Divyang (differently abled) youth. During a review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the CM expressed concern over disruptive elements attempting to lead Divyang students in schools and universities astray to anti-social activities. "We must remain fully alert to such tendencies and ensure the safety and psychosocial protection of our students," he said. He directed that permission for external organisations to operate in these institutions should only be granted after thorough background investigations. Yogi directed comprehensive inspections of all Bachpan Day Care Centres, Mansik Mandit Ashray Kendras, Integrated Schools, 'Mamta', 'Sparsh' and 'Sanket' schools across the state. "Institutional frameworks must be strengthened further by engaging with the students and understanding their needs, as well as the aspirations and expectations of their parents," he said. He emphasised the urgent need to fill vacant teaching posts in these schools. "Until regular appointments are made, qualified youth can be employed through alternative arrangements, with appropriate weightage given to them in future selection processes," he said. During the meeting, the CM was updated on the status, achievements and action plans of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and the Backwards Classes Welfare Department. He directed that all welfare schemes must be transparent, technically efficient and ensure timely delivery of benefits to the intended beneficiaries. He highlighted that over the past eight years, the department's budget has increased more than tenfold, reflecting the government's strong commitment to the welfare of Divyang individuals. Officials reported that under the Divyangjan Pension Scheme, Rs 1,300 crore has been distributed to 11.04 lakh beneficiaries, while approximately 12,000 persons affected by leprosy receive monthly assistance of Rs 3,000. Yogi directed the launch of a state-level campaign to identify eligible individuals not yet receiving pensions, as well as those fraudulently availing benefits, with strict action to be taken accordingly. It was further reported that in the last financial year, Rs 28.93 crore was provided to 35,136 Divyang individuals for assistive devices such as tricycles, wheelchairs and Braille kits. Under the Motorised Tricycle Scheme, equipment worth up to Rs 2 lakh has been supplied to 270 severely disabled beneficiaries. The CM emphasised the need to ensure prompt delivery of benefits from central government schemes to eligible state beneficiaries. He also urged Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly to contribute funds toward the Motorised Tricycle Scheme. Reviewing the 'Cochlear Implant Scheme', he stressed that its success hinges on initiating treatment from the newborn stage. He directed the officials to maintain communication with the families of 214 recently benefited children and closely monitor their health progress. In the education sector, officials informed Yogi that 1,390 visually, hearing and mentally challenged children receive necessary training and education through Child Day Care Centres across 25 districts. Besides, residential education is provided to 1,680 children via 16 special schools, 7 integrated schools and 5 mental rehabilitation centres operating within the state. He directed that priority be given to skill development-based courses at Lucknow's Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University and Chitrakoot's Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang Rajya Vishwavidyalaya. He emphasised that these institutions should be promoted at the national level to attract Divyangjans from across the country. During the meeting, it was also reported that over 15 lakh Divyangjans have been registered on the UDID portal in the state, with most having received their Unique ID cards. The CM directed that 'Divyang Rehabilitation Centres' be established on a priority basis at all 18 divisional headquarters to provide rehabilitation, education and skill development services locally. UNI AB BD
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
UP CM calls for vigilance in institutes catering to differently-abled, emphasises student safety
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure a vigilant, sensitive and alert administrative system in educational institutions catering to the differently-abled. He also said that Divyang Rehabilitation Centres should be established at all 18 divisional headquarters of the state to provide accessible local services related to rehabilitation, education, and skill development Chairing a review meeting of the Divyangjan Shaskhaktikaran and backward welfare departments, he warned against attempts by certain elements to mislead students under the guise of support. Highlighting the need for strict background checks, he said external organisations proposing assistance to these institutions should only be allowed after thorough verification. 'We must be completely vigilant to ensure the safety and psychosocial protection of students,' he added. Adityanath ordered a comprehensive inspection of all childhood day-care centres, mental asylum homes, integrated schools, and special schools such as 'Mamta', 'Sparsh', and 'Sanket'. Vacant teaching posts in special schools should be filled promptly, and until regular appointments are made, services of eligible youth should be engaged through other arrangements, the chief minister said. He suggested offering weightage to these candidates in future recruitment processes. During the meeting, Adityanath emphasised the need for transparent and technologically equipped welfare programmes that ensure timely benefits for targeted recipients. Citing the state's commitment to the welfare of differently-abled persons, the chief minister said the department's budget has increased over tenfold in the past eight years. Officials informed that under the Divyangjan Pension Scheme, ₹1,300 crore has been disbursed to 11.04 lakh beneficiaries, while around 12,000 leprosy-affected persons are receiving monthly assistance of ₹3,000. He directed that a state-wide campaign be launched to identify eligible individuals not receiving pensions and weed out ineligible beneficiaries. Officials said in the last financial year, ₹28.93 crore was spent on distributing assistive devices like tricycles, wheelchairs, and Braille kits to 35,136 beneficiaries. Besides, 270 severely disabled persons received motorised tricycles under a scheme that offers up to ₹2 lakh in assistance. The CM urged coordination with MPs and MLAs to support the motorised tricycle scheme through their local development funds. The meeting was informed that over 31 lakh differently-abled individuals availed of the free travel facility in state-run buses in the last fiscal.
