About the Department

For the overall development, benefit and smooth operation of schemes made for inclusive growth and welfare of the persons (with disabilities) Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department was established on 20 September, 1995 by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

According to Indian Census, year 2011, In Uttar Pradesh the total number of Person with various disabilities are 4157514 which is approximately 2.08 percent of total population of the state. These include persons with Seeing, Hearing, Speech, Movement, Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, Multiple Disability and any other disabilities.