UP CM Yogi Adityanath hands over tricycles to differently-abled people in Prayagraj

Published 6 July 2026 · politics

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday visited Prayagraj, where he inaugurated several development initiatives, distributed welfare benefits to beneficiaries of various government schemes and honoured sportspersons for their achievements. During the visit, the Chief Minister participated in a series of public programmes aimed at promoting social welfare, empowerment and public outreach. As part of the event, he distributed tricycles to persons with disabilities under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, reaffirming the state's commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion. Read Full Story Adityanath also visited exhibitions set up by various government departments, where officials showcased the implementation and impact of different welfare and development schemes.

He interacted with beneficiaries and reviewed displays highlighting initiatives across multiple sectors. INAUGURATED THREE STATUES The Chief Minister flagged off a boat rally on the Yamuna River as part of the programme. He also inaugurated statues of three prominent personalities—Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Ashok Singhal—installed at the Prerna Sthal in Prayagraj. During the event, Adityanath honoured beneficiaries of several government welfare schemes and felicitated athletes in recognition of their performances in various sporting events. Certificates were distributed to beneficiaries of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, while sanitation workers were provided with sanitation kits as part of the government's efforts to improve working conditions for frontline civic staff.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana is a government scheme designed to provide free electricity to households in India by installing rooftop solar panels. HOUSING SCHEME INITIATIVE ALSO ANNOUNCED The Chief Minister also handed over house keys to beneficiaries of the housing scheme and distributed financial assistance cheques to beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi scheme, which provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors. Officials said the programmes were aimed at strengthening the implementation of welfare initiatives while ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries.

The visit formed part of the Uttar Pradesh government's continued focus on social welfare, infrastructure development and public engagement through direct interaction with citizens across the state. Ends