Lucknow. State Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Class Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Narendra Kashyap said that to make the persons with disabilities economically prosperous and empowered, it is necessary to provide them permanent employment. For this, employment opportunities should be developed by coordinating with the concerned corporations and bodies, so that the disabled can also participate with respect in the mainstream of the society.
The Minister reviewed the works of the Backward Class Welfare Department, the Disabled Empowerment Department, the State Commissioner for Disabled Persons and the Disabled Universities located in Lucknow and Chitrakoot in his government office on Wednesday. During this, he took information about the progress of various schemes of the Backward Classes Welfare Department and instructed the officers to work as per the set targets. He said that the benefits of government schemes should reach all eligible people of backward classes. Any kind of negligence will not be tolerated in this.
Expressed displeasure over delay in pension payment
During the review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Narendra Kashyap expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in payment of disability pension. He directed the officials to take necessary steps to provide pension to the eligible beneficiaries soon and prevent delay in payment in future.
He said that the belief among the disabled should be strengthened that they are an integral part of the society and they too have equal opportunities and respect like other citizens. Providing employment and self-reliance opportunities along with extending the benefits of government schemes to them should be the priority of the department.
Preparation for grand event on Divyangjan Day
The Minister gave instructions to organize a grand program on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrated on December 3. He asked to prepare a proposal to invite Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as the chief guest and complete the necessary action on time. Instructions were also given to establish coordination with the Social Welfare Department to make the event successful on a large scale.
Principal Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Rajesh Kumar Singh, Joint Directors Atim Singh and Ranjit Singh, Deputy Director Amit Rai and Joint Director of Backward Classes Welfare Department Vikas Sharma and other senior officers were present in the meeting.