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.