Employment, loans and skill support: UP government's new initiative for Divyangjan
Lucknow, July 30
In a major initiative to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance among persons with disabilities, the Uttar Pradesh government will organise 'Divyangjan Rozgar Abhiyan 3.0' across the state from August 3 to 10, government officials said on Thursday.
The campaign aims to connect thousands of eligible Divyangjan with employment and self-employment opportunities through a coordinated effort involving government departments, industries, MSMEs, and financial institutions.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Kapil Dev Aggarwal, said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ensuring dignified livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities remains a key priority of the state government.
He added that the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission has designed this special campaign to benefit both skill-trained Divyangjan and other eligible youth by matching them with suitable employment based on their qualifications and skills.
Special employment camps will be organised at all Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Uttar Pradesh during the campaign.
Besides facilitating recruitment, participants will also receive information about various self-employment schemes.
District Industries and Export Promotion Centres will coordinate with industrial units and commercial establishments to identify vacancies.
The MSME Department and banks will assist beneficiaries with self-employment schemes, loans, and financial support.
District Divijanjan Empowerment Officer and District Employment Assistance Officers will connect registered candidates on the Rozgar Sangam portal with available job opportunities.
A key feature of the campaign is the physical verification of beneficiaries from the previous two editions to assess their current employment status and the long-term impact of the initiative.
To ensure effective implementation, district-level committees led by the Chief Development Officer (CDO) have been constituted in every district to oversee coordination and monitoring.
Beneficiary data from all districts will be submitted to the state government by August 10.
The five best-performing districts that generate the highest employment and self-employment outcomes will be recognised at the state level, with District Magistrates and their teams receiving certificates of appreciation.
Preparations for the campaign were reviewed on July 30 by Mission Director Pulkit Khare during a virtual meeting with CDOs and other concerned officials.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally a government initiative that checks on past beneficiaries too! Physical verification of previous two editions is a smart move. We need to know if these schemes actually make a difference or just remain on paper. Well done, Yogi ji! 👍
This is a step in the right direction but I hope they also focus on accessibility in workplaces. Just giving jobs is not enough, the environment needs to be welcoming for people with disabilities. Loans and skill support are good though. Let's see how many actually benefit.
Great to see Indian states taking disability inclusion seriously. The coordination between MSMEs, banks and ITIs is crucial. Hope other states also copy this model. The certificate of appreciation for top districts is a nice incentive! 🌟
Ye sab accha hai par ground reality different hai. Mera cousin physically disabled hai, usko ITI se training bhi mili thi lekin koi job offer nahi aaya. Umid karta hoon is campaign mein transparency hogi aur logon ko sach mein fayda milega. 🤞
As a teacher working with special needs children, I'm cautiously optimistic. The inclusion of self-employment schemes and bank loans is particularly important because many Divyangjan can start their own ventures. But the real test will be in implementation. Let's hope for the best! 💪
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