Central government’s schemes aim to empower persons with disabilities, says Bandaru Dattatreya
Bandaru Dattatreya emphasized the Union government's commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through various schemes. He highlighted initiatives like the Divyangjan Swavalamban Yojana aimed at helping individuals earn a sustainable income. Dattatreya also called for increased awareness of these programs to facilitate access for eligible applicants.
- ▪The Union government has launched several schemes to support persons with disabilities.
- ▪Dattatreya distributed artificial limbs to those in need during an event in Vizianagaram district.
- ▪He urged the State government to promote these schemes for better accessibility.
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Former Union Minister for Labour and Employment and former Governor of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Bandaru Dattatreya on Saturday (May 23, 2026) said that the Union government’s new schemes, such as the Divyangjan Swavalamban Yojana, Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana, and Divyang Sahara Yojana, would ensure that Persons with Disabilities (PwD) can earn an income on their own and lead a respectable life in society.He distributed artificial limbs to those in need at the Sri Gurudeva Charitable Trust located in Mangalampalem, Kothavalasa mandal, Vizianagaram district. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that the Union government was planning to set up Assistive Technology Marts to enable persons with disabilities to have easy access to artificial limbs.Mr.
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