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23,262 Differently Abled Individuals Secure Jobs Under MNREGA in 2024-25

Hindustan Times Lucknow

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January 03, 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government announced on Thursday that the financial year 2024-25 has seen significant progress in providing employment opportunities for differently abled individuals (Divyangs).

LUCKNOW:

Of the 50,201 registered Divyang job card holders, 23,262 have secured jobs under the MGNREGA scheme, generating an impressive 8.28 lakh man-days of work.

Since 2017-18, over 1.24 lakh differently abled individuals have been employed under the scheme, contributing to 44.64 lakh man-days of labor and strengthening livelihoods.

A press release highlighted that under chief minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, UP is advancing employment opportunities for vulnerable groups through MGNREGA, providing jobs to underprivileged individuals, laborers, women, and the differently abled, fostering self-reliance across society.

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