Archive · 9 Jun 2025
UP Government Empowers Disabled with Self-Reliance Scheme
The Uttar Pradesh government is helping disabled people become independent by giving them money to start their own shops.
They can get up to Rs 20,000, with some as a loan and some as a gift, to set up or run a business.
This program aims to help them earn a living and feel good about themselves.
Many people are now successfully running shops like tea stalls and repair shops, which also helps their families and inspires others.
The government used over 1 crore rupees in one year to help over a thousand people, showing their commitment to helping everyone in society.
The Uttar Pradesh government launched a scheme to support the economic independence of the disabled.
The 'Shop Construction/Shop Operation Scheme' provides financial aid up to Rs 20,000.
Funds are offered as a mix of loans and grants.
In FY 2024-25, Rs 1.05 crore was utilized to assist 1046 individuals.
The scheme aims to foster self-worth and enable beneficiaries to support their families.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government and disabled individuals (divyangjan).
- What
- A scheme providing financial assistance for setting up and running shops.
- When
- The scheme has been ongoing, with significant activity in FY2024-25.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To make persons with disabilities self-reliant and included in society.
- Max Financial Assistance
- Rs 20,000
- Shop Construction Aid
- Rs 15,000 (loan) & Rs 5,000 (grant)
- Shop Operation Aid
- Rs 10,000 (75% loan, 25% grant)
- Allocation Period
- FY 2024-25
- Total Allocation
- Rs 1.06 crore
- Beneficiaries
- 1046