Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Transfers Aid to Parents of 7.83 Lakh Students
The Uttar Pradesh government is giving money to parents of schoolchildren.
The money is sent directly to their bank accounts using a system called Direct Benefit Transfer, or DBT.
It can be used to buy uniforms, shoes, sweaters, school bags, and stationery.
The help is for children in Classes 1 to 8 in government-run Basic Education Department schools.
In the second phase, parents of 7.83 lakh students received the transfer.
The programme began in Varanasi on July 8, 2026, when nearly 1.10 crore students were covered.
The government says these items can help children feel confident and attend school regularly.
Officials are monitoring the transfers to make sure eligible families receive the money on time.
Uttar Pradesh’s Basic Education Department is transferring aid directly to parents’ bank accounts through DBT.
The assistance covers uniforms, shoes and socks, sweaters, school bags, and stationery for Classes 1 to 8 students.
In the second phase, funds were transferred to the accounts of parents of 7.83 lakh students.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the programme in Varanasi on July 8, 2026, initially covering nearly 1.10 crore students.
The government says DBT is intended to improve transparency, accountability, timely delivery, attendance, and students’ confidence.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Government’s Basic Education Department, led in the announcement by Minister of State Sandeep Singh, is providing the assistance to parents of eligible students.
- What
- Financial assistance is being transferred through DBT for uniforms, footwear, sweaters, school bags, and stationery.
- When
- The programme was launched on July 8, 2026; the second-phase transfer was reported on August 20, 2026.
- Where
- The programme covers schools run by Uttar Pradesh’s Basic Education Department; it was launched at an event in Varanasi.
- Why
- The government says the assistance is intended to reduce financial barriers, support equal and dignified schooling, and ensure students receive essential educational materials.
- Second-phase beneficiaries
- Parents of 7.83 lakh students
- Eligible classes
- Classes 1 to 8
- Benefit delivery
- Direct Benefit Transfer to parents’ bank accounts
- Covered items
- Uniforms, shoes and socks, sweaters, school bags, and stationery
- Programme launch
- July 8, 2026
- Initial coverage
- Nearly 1.10 crore students
- Monitoring
- The department says it is monitoring the DBT process to ensure timely delivery and proper use of funds