Uttar Pradesh Government Announces Fee Reimbursement for 8 Lakh Students
Significant Initiative by Yogi Government
The Yogi Adityanath administration in Uttar Pradesh has taken a notable step towards enhancing education and student welfare. Under the scholarship and fee reimbursement scheme managed by the Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Departments, approximately 8 lakh students will receive their school and college fee reimbursements directly in their bank accounts this March 2026.
Details of the Initiative
This information has been confirmed by several reliable sources, including Amar Ujala, which reported that after completing the data verification and examination process, these 8 lakh students will benefit this month. The initiative primarily targets students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC), economically weaker sections, and other eligible categories, including fee reimbursement.
Previous Benefits
- Over 16 lakh students have already benefited from this scheme.
- Millions of rupees have been distributed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in various phases, reducing financial barriers to education.
Recent Major Updates
- Significant Decision Before Holi: The Yogi government has increased the scholarship amount for OBC students in grades 9 and 10 from 2250 to 3000 rupees.
- The income limit for parents has also been raised from 2 lakh to 2.5 lakh rupees annually.
- This change is expected to benefit a total of 38 lakh students (up from the previous 30 lakh, with an additional 8 lakh now included). Backward Classes Welfare Minister Narendra Kashyap has attributed this to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's foresight.
Objectives of the Scheme
- To reduce the dropout rate among children from poor families.
- To make education accessible and inclusive.
- The Chief Minister has repeatedly stated that “no eligible student will be deprived of scholarships.”
Checking Status
Students can check their status on the scholarship.up.gov.in portal. This initiative reflects the Yogi government's ongoing commitment to advancing education in Uttar Pradesh, bringing good news for students and parents alike!