Lucknow,

16 Dec (HS): To ensure the effective implementation of the Yogi government's

public welfare policies, the state's Minister of State (Independent Charge) for

Backward Classes Welfare and Disabled Empowerment, Narendra Kashyap, held a

departmental review meeting in Room No. 80 of the Secretariat on Tuesday. The

minister directed that the benefits of all schemes run under Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath's leadership should reach eligible beneficiaries in a timely,

transparent, and seamless manner, and that negligence at any level will not be

tolerated.

During

the review of the Backward Classes Welfare Department, the Minister reviewed in

detail the Marriage Grant Scheme, Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme,

Computer Training Scheme, budget expenditure, status of vacant posts, technical

problems and publicity of the schemes. He directed the officials to further

expedite the process of benefiting eligible beneficiaries under the Marriage

Grant Scheme in the financial year 2025-26. It was informed in the meeting that

till December 15, 2025, Rs 139.288 crore has been transferred to the accounts

of 69,644 beneficiaries through PFMS. Divisional and district officials have

been directed to benefit the remaining eligible applicants soon.

During

the review of scholarship and fee reimbursement schemes, it was informed that

in the financial year 2025-26, Rs 147.75 crore has been transferred to the

accounts of 6,90,349 students under Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10) and Rs

175.54 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 5,85,954 students under

Post-Matric Scholarship/Fee Reimbursement (Class 11-12). Thus, till now,

assistance of Rs 323.29 crore has been provided to a total of 12,76,303

students. The Minister directed that in case of transaction failure, automatic

repayment system should be effectively implemented and students should be

informed about each stage through SMS and email.

During

the review of computer training schemes, it was informed that 299 eligible

institutions have been selected against the online applications of 435

institutions, in which 21,336 O-Level and 7,355 CCC trainees are being trained

and till now Rs. 19.18 crore has been spent on this process. The Minister

directed that regular inspections of trainees and training institutions should

be done to ensure the quality of training.

While

reviewing the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the

Minister said that the Yogi government is fully committed to the empowerment,

respect and self-reliance of the persons with disabilities. It was informed in

the meeting that under the Disabled Maintenance Grant Scheme, currently more

than 11 lakh 57 thousand persons with disabilities are being given assistance

of Rs. 1000 per month. Leprosy Pension Scheme, Shop Construction/Operation

Scheme, Free Bus Travel Facility, Marriage Incentive Award Scheme, UDID Card,

distribution of artificial limbs and assistive devices, cochlear implant surgery,

operation of special schools and works being done under the state fund were

also reviewed in detail.

Minister

Kashyap directed the officials to ensure effective implementation of all

schemes related to social, economic, educational and medical rehabilitation of

the disabled as per the wishes of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and to further

strengthen systems like digital innovation, e-office, online payment and budget

monitoring, so that every disabled person of the state can live a respectable

and self-reliant life.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi