Lucknow,

Oct 22 (HS): The Minister of State for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment

of Persons with Disabilities (Independent Charge), Narendra Kashyap, presided

over a departmental review meeting at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Tuesday.

During the meeting, he issued strict instructions to accelerate the

implementation of departmental schemes, resolve pending matters, and promote

schemes to ensure their reach at the grassroots level. He made it clear that

delays at any level would be unacceptable and directed officials to ensure that

every scheme reaches eligible beneficiaries on time. The minister sternly

reprimanded officials for failing to utilize allocated funds for the schemes

and instructed that the funds be used effectively and promptly to benefit the

intended recipients.

Minister

Kashyap conducted a detailed review of the ongoing schemes under the Backward

Classes Welfare Department and the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Department. He reviewed the reimbursement of fees for computer training

(CCC/O-level) beneficiaries and directed that the payments be transferred to

their personal bank accounts without delay. Additionally, while reviewing the

status of applications received under the marriage grant scheme for the

financial year 2024-25, the minister ordered that all applicants be paid in a

timely manner.

The

minister also paid special attention to the district-wise status of scholarship

and fee reimbursement schemes, ensuring that there should be no obstacles in

the application and payment processes. He directed that vacant departmental

positions be filled as soon as possible to ensure smooth implementation of the

schemes. Furthermore, he emphasized that information about funds allocated for

scholarships and fee reimbursement should be promptly shared with district and

divisional officials to prevent delays. Taking complaints about the

department's slow website seriously, he instructed officials to resolve the

issue immediately.

In

the review of the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Minister

Kashyap stressed the need for extensive promotion of schemes designed for

persons with disabilities and raising awareness among them. He expressed

satisfaction with the progress of departmental construction projects and

operational schools, but ordered the completion of any pending works as soon as

possible.

The

minister also directed the establishment of mobile courts to address issues

related to persons with disabilities promptly and instructed the organization

of workshops to enhance their participation and raise awareness. Minister

Kashyap urged officials to ensure that all schemes are effectively implemented

on the ground, in line with the state government’s vision, and to work with

dedication for the welfare of persons with disabilities and the backward

classes.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi