Lucknow, Dec. 3 -- At a state-level event held in Uttar Pradesh to mark World Disability Day 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that physical appearance has no bearing on a person's capabilities or their ability to achieve goals. Addressing the gathering at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, organized to honor individuals and organizations contributing to disability empowerment, distribute scholarships, and provide assistive devices, he highlighted India's ancient Rishi tradition, which teaches that true ability is defined not by the body but by the mind, determination, and self-confidence.

He noted that the world has repeatedly witnessed this strength and resilience through the achievements of persons with disabilities...