U.P. Cabinet gives nod to set up divyang rehabilitation centres in all divisional headquarters
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the establishment of 18 District Divyang Rehabilitation Centres (DDRCs) in all divisional headquarters to expand disability services.
Background
The UP Cabinet approved 18 DDRCs to be located in all divisional headquarters. Currently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports DDRCs in 37 districts, with only 11 currently situated in divisional headquarters.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal number of DDRCs to be established in UP divisional headquarters: 18
- FactCurrent number of DDRCs supported by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in UP: 37
- FactCurrent number of DDRCs located in divisional headquarters: 11
- BodyDDRCs provide disability identification, assistive device repair, and access to government welfare schemes
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralizing rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities can enhance social inclusion and improve the efficacy of welfare schemes in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Service accessibility: Reducing geographical barriers for rural populations to access assistive device repairs
- Institutional integration: Linking local rehabilitation centres with state-level welfare scheme databases
- Inclusion metrics: Transitioning from mere identification to active skill-building and device maintenance
Keywords: Social Inclusion · Decentralized Governance · Disability Rights · Welfare Delivery · Accessibility
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