Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Yogi Announces Scholarships, Accuses Previous Government of Siphoning Funds
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said more than ₹148 crore was sent to students for scholarships and school fees.
He said the money goes straight into students’ bank accounts.
He accused the government that ruled before 2017 of keeping some scholarship money from students.
The articles report his accusation but do not include a response from that former government.
He said 69 lakh students received scholarships last year, and the state aims to help 70 lakh this year.
He also said students who missed out because of application or technical problems would receive help.
He asked students to use scholarship money for their education.
He described school programs and said 50,000 high-achieving girls would get scooters next month.
Yogi Adityanath said more than ₹148 crore was transferred to 460,559 students for scholarships and fee reimbursement.
He accused the previous government of withholding or siphoning off scholarships, including aid for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students in 2016–17.
Adityanath said scholarships totaling ₹6,200 crore went to 69 lakh students last year, compared with about ₹2,900 crore before 2017.
He set a target of providing scholarships to 70 lakh students this year and said nearly four lakh students previously left out would receive assistance.
He also described education initiatives and announced scooters for 50,000 meritorious girls and one lakh additional government jobs within six months.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and students receiving scholarships or fee reimbursement.
- What
- Adityanath announced a transfer of more than ₹148 crore to 460,559 students and made claims about earlier scholarship distribution.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- Lok Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide financial support for students’ education and ensure eligible students receive scholarships.
Adityanath's claims
Response from previous government
Earlier scholarship distribution
Adityanath's claims
Adityanath accused the previous government of irregularities and alleged that Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe scholarships were not sent in 2016–17.
Response from previous government
Neither article includes a response from the previous government; the allegations are attributed to Adityanath.
Current scholarship system
Adityanath's claims
Adityanath said direct bank transfers prevent funds from being siphoned off and ensure eligible students receive the full amount.
Response from previous government
The articles provide no opposing assessment of the current system.
- Current transfer
- More than ₹148 crore to 460,559 students, according to the articles.
- Last year's scholarships
- ₹6,200 crore for 69 lakh students, according to Adityanath.
- Comparison with earlier governments
- Adityanath compared the ₹6,200 crore figure with around ₹2,900 crore before 2017.
- Scholarship target
- The government aims to provide scholarships to 70 lakh students this year.
- Students previously left out
- Adityanath said nearly four lakh students who missed scholarships last year would receive financial assistance.
- Scholarship deadline
- Officials were directed to ensure scholarships reach eligible students by January 26.
- Scooter announcement
- Adityanath said 50,000 meritorious girls would receive scooters the following month.
