Ensure compassionate governance in Divyang schools

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised the need for a sensitive, vigilant and proactive administrative system in educational institutions catering to Divyang (differently abled) youth.

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During a review of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the CM expressed concern over disruptive elements attempting to lead Divyang students in schools and universities astray to anti-social activities. "We must remain fully alert to such tendencies and ensure the safety and psychosocial protection of our students," he said.

He directed that permission for external organisations to operate in these institutions should only be granted after thorough background investigations.

Yogi directed comprehensive inspections of all Bachpan Day Care Centres, Mansik Mandit Ashray Kendras, Integrated Schools, ‘Mamta’, ‘Sparsh' and ‘Sanket' schools across the state. "Institutional frameworks must be strengthened further by engaging with the students and understanding their needs, as well as the aspirations and expectations of their parents," he said.