Uttar Pradesh CM awards ₹297.95 crore in scholarships to 10.28 lakh students

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Oct 17 stressed that education is the cornerstone of a self-reliant and progressive nation while distributing scholarships to students under the Post-Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarship Programme in Lucknow.

Quoting Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Yogi said, “Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar used to repeatedly say that only through education can we lead a life of self-reliance and do something for our country and society.”

He highlighted education as essential for empowering youth and building the nation.

According to the Chief Minister’s office, scholarships worth ₹297.95 crore were transferred to 1,028,205 students across the state.

Yogi described the initiative as a measure to ensure that no deserving student is denied education due to financial constraints.

The Chief Minister noted that the number of scholarship beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh has grown significantly in recent years.

“Until 2016-17, only 4.6 million students in the state were eligible for scholarships, but today, this number has risen to 6.2 million,” he said.

He added that the government aims to channel students’ energy toward constructive contributions to society and the nation.

“It is our resolve that we will not allow the future of any student, especially those from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, to be compromised,” he said.

Recalling the challenges faced by earlier generations, Yogi said, “Today, there is no shortage of money. The government has initiated numerous programs to ensure that honest students and deserving people can access government services.”

Highlighting government development programs, he mentioned the ‘Abhyudaya Coaching’ scheme as a platform supporting students in every district.

Yogi also pointed out the broader impact of welfare initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance, saying, “250 million people in the country have been given the opportunity to live a normal life after rising above the poverty line, and 60 million people in Uttar Pradesh have been lifted above the poverty line.”

Minister of State for Social Welfare (Independent Charge) Asim Arun also spoke at the event, commending the Chief Minister’s leadership and the Social Welfare Department’s efforts in expanding access to education and welfare benefits across the state.