The ‘Divyangs’ in Uttar Pradesh are all set to get universal identity card for which a committee has been set up and these cards will be acceptable all around the country.
The announcement to this effect was made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath which was seconded by Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Thawar Chand Gehlot in a function held in Gorakhpur on Sunday.
“The Divyangs were considered as a burden by society but this Government is committed to bring these people in the main stream. All of these people have a hidden talent but because of being handicapped they are neglected by the society,” Yogi said in the function held at Pt Deendayal Upadhaya University ground here.
He said this Government will provide all possible help to them so that they can showcase their talent.
Chief Minister declared that 100 Divyanags in each lok Sabha constituency of Uttar Pradesh will be given a motorized tri-cycle. He distributed tri-cycle and other mechanical contraptions to 14 Divyangs in that function.
“Our Government is doing its bit to make the Divyangs self employed and financially independent. It is now giving 4 per cent reservation to Divyangs in Government job which was earlier just 3 per cent. It has also increase the monthly pension from Rs 300 to Rs 500. The Government will even bear the cost of mechanised tri-cycles that will be distributed among the people,” he said.
CM also talked Japanese Encephalitis which has turned children mentally retarded. “A rehabilitation programme for these children will be launched soon. Government has given land free of cost to the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur and Union Government too has agreed to extend financial assistance.Once this centre is operational it will help in bringing these children in mainstream,” he said.
Union Minister for Social Justice said that Universal Identity cards will be given to the Divyangs. A committee headed by District Magistrate will identify Divyangs and issue certificate. A camp in this regard will be organized every Monday in District Hospital,” he said adding that these cards will be acceptable across the country.
The Minister said earlier Divyangs were divided in seven categories but now they are divided in 21 categories so that all of the people could be accommodated. “Government is also giving loans to Divyangs to start their business and so far 1.50 lakh Divyangs have availed that benefit,” Gahlot said.