Instructions issued for departmental schemes to reach grassroots level

Lucknow: The Minister of State for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Independent Charge), Narendra Kashyap, presided over a departmental review meeting at the Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. During the meeting, he issued strict instructions to accelerate the implementation of departmental schemes, resolve pending matters, and promote schemes to ensure their reach at the grassroots level. He made it clear that delays at any level would be unacceptable and directed officials to ensure that every scheme reaches eligible beneficiaries on time. The minister sternly reprimanded officials for failing to utilize allocated funds for the schemes and instructed that the funds be used effectively and promptly to benefit the intended recipients.

Minister Kashyap conducted a detailed review of the ongoing schemes under the Backward Classes Welfare Department and the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department. He reviewed the reimbursement of fees for computer training (CCC/O-level) beneficiaries and directed that the payments be transferred to their personal bank accounts without delay. Additionally, while reviewing the status of applications received under the marriage grant scheme for the financial year 2024-25, the minister ordered that all applicants be paid in a timely manner.

The minister also paid special attention to the district-wise status of scholarship and fee reimbursement schemes, ensuring that there should be no obstacles in the application and payment processes. He directed that vacant departmental positions be filled as soon as possible to ensure smooth implementation of the schemes. Furthermore, he emphasized that information about funds allocated for scholarships and fee reimbursement should be promptly shared with district and divisional officials to prevent delays. Taking complaints about the department’s slow website seriously, he instructed officials to resolve the issue immediately.

In the review of the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Minister Kashyap stressed the need for extensive promotion of schemes designed for persons with disabilities and raising awareness among them. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of departmental construction projects and operational schools, but ordered the completion of any pending works as soon as possible.

The minister also directed the establishment of mobile courts to address issues related to persons with disabilities promptly and instructed the organization of workshops to enhance their participation and raise awareness.

Minister Kashyap urged officials to ensure that all schemes are effectively implemented on the ground, in line with the state government’s vision, and to work with dedication for the welfare of persons with disabilities and the backward classes.

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