Archive · 8 Jan 2026
UP Launches Initiatives for Disabled and Youth
The Uttar Pradesh government has started a new program to help people with disabilities.
This program gives money to organizations that help these people.
The help includes things like early education, training, and special tools.
The government wants to make sure that people with disabilities can live independently and have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Only certain organizations that meet specific rules can get this money.
The government is also making sure that everyone knows about this program so more organizations can help.
Additionally, the government has placed 83,277 young people as apprentices in industries and small businesses.
This helps them gain work experience and find jobs.
The government is also making it easier for more young people to get training and find jobs in the future.
UP government launched a rehabilitation scheme for persons with disabilities under CM Yogi Adityanath's leadership.
The scheme provides grants to voluntary organizations for rehabilitation of 21 types of disabilities.
Key activities include early intervention, education, training, skill development, and providing Braille and assistive devices.
Eligible organizations must be registered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and have at least two years of experience.
The government aims to ensure equal participation in education, skill development, health, and employment for persons with disabilities.
UP government placed 83,277 youth as apprentices in industries and MSME units in 2025–26.
Apprenticeship schemes include the National Appriceship Promotion Scheme and the Chief Minister Appriceship Promotion Scheme.
Over 4 lakh trained youth have secured opportunities in various industrial establishments over the past nine years.
The government is committed to expanding apprenticeships by strengthening digital platforms and simplifying procedures.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Launched a rehabilitation scheme for persons with disabilities and boosted apprenticeships for youth
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure equal participation in education, skill development, health, and employment for persons with disabilities and to promote employment-oriented training among youth
- Initiative Name
- Divyangjan ke Sarvangin Punarvasan Hetu Swaichhik Sansthaon ko Sahayata Yojana
- Disabilities Covered
- 21 types (excluding mental retardation and mentally ill)
- Key Activities
- Early intervention, education, training, skill development, Braille, assistive devices
- Eligibility Criteria
- Registered under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, NITI Aayog NGO Darpan, 2+ years experience
- Government Aim
- Equal participation in education, skill development, health, employment
- Implementation
- District-level committee reviews proposals, final decision by directorate-level screening committee
- Publicity
- Divisional commissioners and district magistrates to ensure wide publicity
- Apprenticeships Placed
- 83,277 youth in 2025–26
- Apprenticeship Schemes
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, Chief Minister Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
- New Establishments
- 795 new establishments registered on the apprenticeship portal
- New Candidates Benefited
- 6,164 new candidates under CMAPS scheme
- Total Trained Youth
- Over 4 lakh in the past nine years
