Archive · 23 Jul 2026
UP Announces Aid for 24,000 Divyang Students
The Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh is helping over 24,000 Divyang students by giving them special tools they need to study better.
They will spend about Rs 9.85 crore to provide things like wheelchairs, Braille kits, and hearing aids.
The government will set up camps in 75 districts to measure and give these tools to the students.
This will help the students go to school more easily and learn better.
The campaign will run from August to December 2026.
The Yogi Government will provide assistive devices to 24,617 Divyang students.
A budget of Rs 9.85 crore has been allocated for the campaign.
176 measurement and distribution camps will be organized across 75 districts.
Devices include wheelchairs, Braille kits, digital hearing aids, and more.
The campaign aims to strengthen inclusive education and support students' learning.
- Who
- The Yogi Government of Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Announced aid for 24,617 Divyang students
- When
- Campaign to be held between August and December 2026
- Where
- Across 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen inclusive education and provide assistive devices to Divyang students
Government Support
Implementation Challenges
Government Commitment
Government Support
The Yogi Government is committed to inclusive education and has allocated Rs 9.85 crore for assistive devices.
Implementation Challenges
The success of the initiative depends on effective implementation and coordination across districts.
Beneficiary Identification
Government Support
The government has a detailed plan for identifying and supporting eligible students.
Implementation Challenges
Ensuring all eligible students are identified and included remains a challenge.
- Number of Students
- 24,617
- Budget Allocated
- Rs 9.85 crore
- Organizing Body
- Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO)
- Duration of Campaign
- August to December 2026
- Types of Devices
- Wheelchairs, tricycles, crutches, Braille kits, digital hearing aids, etc.