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Uttar Pradesh CM Orders Sweeping Reforms for Differently-Abled Institutions

Yogi Adityanath mandates audits, staffing measures, and rehabilitation centres to enhance safety, governance, and welfare for Divyang youth.

dityanath ordered a comprehensive inspection of all childhood day-care centres, mental asylum homes, integrated schools, and special schools such as ‘Mamta’, ‘Sparsh’, and ‘Sanket’. (File photo)
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Overview

  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed comprehensive audits of all Divyang educational and care institutions, prioritizing student safety and psychosocial protection.
  • Permission for external organizations to operate in these institutions will require thorough background checks to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Rehabilitation centres offering local services in education, skill development, and rehabilitation will be established at all 18 divisional headquarters in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Vacant teaching positions in special schools will be filled through interim arrangements, with weightage provided in future recruitments for qualified candidates.
  • The state has significantly increased its budget for differently-abled welfare, with ₹1,300 crore disbursed in pensions last year and expanded support for assistive devices and motorized tricycles.