CM Yogi Transfers Rs 148 Crore to 4.6 Lakh UP Students
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath transferred more than Rs 148 crore in scholarships and fee reimbursements to over 4.60 lakh students and announced plans to expand coverage to 70 lakh beneficiaries.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday transferred more than Rs 148 crore in scholarships and fee reimbursements to the bank accounts of over 4.60 lakh students. The transfer covered students at pre-matric and post-matric levels and was made through Direct Benefit Transfer.
At an event in Lucknow, Adityanath said financial difficulties should not prevent children from continuing their education. He directed the Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare and Minority Welfare departments to ensure eligible students receive financial assistance regularly.
The chief minister said the government aims to expand scholarship coverage to 70 lakh students. He also cited government figures showing that Rs 6,200 crore was distributed to around 69 lakh students last year.
Adityanath also highlighted initiatives covering school infrastructure and free coaching for competitive examinations, including JEE and NEET. He announced that 50,000 meritorious girls would receive scooters next month, according to reports.
He also made allegations about scholarship distribution under the previous Samajwadi Party government. Those claims were made by the chief minister and were not independently established in the reports.
