Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that social equality and harmony are the primary responsibilities of a welfare state. Ensuring the protection and welfare of all sections of society—especially Divyangs and weaker groups—is our collective duty. The government is committed to empowering Divyangs by providing them with the necessary support to become self-reliant.
The Chief Minister said, “Divyangs are manifestations of the divine—serving them is akin to serving God”, during a review meeting of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities held at Samatva Bhavan, his official residence.
CM Dr. Yadav directed that camps should be organized to identify new Divyang beneficiaries and ensure they receive appropriate assistance, guidance, and assistive devices. He also stressed that every eligible individual must benefit from all welfare schemes through continuous monitoring of implementation.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reviewed existing efforts for the development and welfare of Divyangs and stated that integrating them into the mainstream and linking them to self-employment opportunities is a top priority. He called for the adoption of successful models from other states for the welfare of Divyangs and leprosy-affected persons. He directed officials to promote the Mukhyamantri Kalyani Vivah Protsahan Yojana for the marriage of women from weaker sections. A dedicated portal has been developed to facilitate this initiative.
The meeting was attended by Shri Narayan Singh Kushwah, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Horticulture and Food Processing, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Shri Neeraj Mandloi, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Shri Manish Rastogi and Principal Secretary Smt. Sonali Vayangankar, among other officials.