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Uttar Pradesh Transfers Rs 297.95 Crore in Scholarships to 10.28 Lakh Students via DBT

Aadhaar-linked direct transfers on a twice-yearly schedule aim to deliver faster aid with wider reach.

The CM said education remains the foundation of nation-building and a key to empowering India’s youth. (Photo: X/myogiadityanath)
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In two phases, over Rs 188 crore will be transferred to the bank accounts of nearly 4.8 lakh OBC students across the state. (Photo: ITG)

Overview

  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath oversaw the October 17 ceremony at Lucknow’s Lok Bhavan that sent funds directly to students’ bank accounts under pre‑ and post‑matric schemes.
  • Category-wise distribution included Rs 114.92 crore to 3.56 lakh SC/ST students, Rs 126.69 crore to 4.83 lakh OBC students, Rs 27.16 crore to 90,758 minority students, and Rs 29.18 crore to about 97,000 general-category students.
  • The transfer capped a phased rollout that began in September, when Rs 62.13 crore reached over 2.5 lakh OBC students in the first phase, followed by a Rs 126.68 crore tranche for 4.83 lakh OBC students.
  • The government announced disbursals will occur each October and January, and the portal has been reopened to include eligible students who missed out due to institutional or technical issues.
  • Officials highlighted a larger welfare outlay, citing the Backward Class Welfare Department budget rising from Rs 1,295 crore in 2016–17 to Rs 3,124.45 crore in 2025–26 and a shift to fully digital, Aadhaar-linked DBT for transparency.