Empowering Mobility: UP Minister Distributes Assistive Devices in Shahjahanpur
UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna provides motorized tricycles and hearing aids to 69 beneficiaries in Shahjahanpur to boost independence.
In a significant move to foster independence and self-reliance, Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna led an assistive devices distribution drive in Shahjahanpur on October 31, 2026. The event, hosted at the Collectorate premises, focused on providing critical mobility and sensory aids to the local differently-abled community to help them navigate their daily lives with greater ease.
Tailored Support for 69 Beneficiaries
Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the initiative ensured that 69 individuals received equipment specifically suited to their unique physical requirements. The distribution was not a random allocation; Minister Khanna emphasized that the department conducts rigorous preliminary testing to verify eligibility and determine the exact type of aid each person needs.
The breakdown of the distributed equipment included:
- Motorized Tricycles: 14 units for enhanced mobility.
- Standard Tricycles: 26 units.
- Wheelchairs: 6 units.
- MR Kits: 10 units.
- Hearing Aids: 9 units to assist those with auditory impairments.
- Blind Sticks: 3 units.
- Walking Stick: 1 unit.
A Commitment to Self-Reliance
The primary goal of the program is to reduce the dependency of persons with disabilities on others, allowing them to move freely and participate more actively in society. After the distribution ceremony, Minister Khanna personally flagged off the beneficiaries, marking a symbolic start to their journey toward greater autonomy.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event saw the participation of several high-ranking officials and local representatives, underscoring the administration's commitment to social welfare. Notable attendees included:
- Dharmendra Pratap Singh, District Magistrate of Shahjahanpur.
- Utkarsh Dwivedi, Chief Development Officer.
- Srishti Agarwal, District Disability Empowerment Officer.
- Archana Verma, Mayor of Shahjahanpur.
Along with these officials, various other public representatives and government staff were present to support the beneficiaries and ensure the smooth execution of the distribution process.