Archive · 23 Jul 2026
UP Government Approves Free Scooters for Girl Students
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a scheme called the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana.
This scheme will give free scooters to the top 5% of undergraduate girl students in the state.
The goal is to help these students get to college more easily and safely.
The government will also pay for the registration, insurance, and some petrol for the scooters.
The scooters will be bought through a fair process online.
The scheme is expected to help about 50,000 students in the first year.
The government hopes this will encourage more girls to go to college and become more independent.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana to provide free scooters to meritorious undergraduate girl students.
The scheme aims to benefit nearly 50,000 students in its first year by addressing transportation challenges.
Eligible students include the top 5% of undergraduate girl students with an annual family income not exceeding Rs 12 lakh and a valid driving licence.
The government will cover the cost of vehicle registration, insurance, and provide additional benefits like a helmet, essential accessories, and five litres of petrol.
The scooters will be petrol-powered and procured through a transparent online portal to ensure fairness.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay
- What
- Approval of the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana for meritorious undergraduate girl students
- When
- During a Cabinet meeting
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To promote higher education among women and address transportation challenges
Supporters of the Scheme
Critics of the Scheme
Benefits of the Scheme
Supporters of the Scheme
The scheme will promote higher education among women by addressing transportation challenges and empowering young women.
Critics of the Scheme
The scheme may not be sustainable in the long run due to high costs and potential misuse.
Eligibility Criteria
Supporters of the Scheme
The eligibility criteria ensure that the benefits reach the most deserving students and those in need.
Critics of the Scheme
The income cap and merit-based selection may exclude many deserving students who do not meet the criteria.
- Scheme Name
- Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana
- Beneficiaries
- Meritorious undergraduate girl students
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 50,000 in the first year
- Eligibility Criteria
- Top 5% of undergraduate girl students, annual family income not exceeding Rs 12 lakh, valid driving licence
- Additional Benefits
- Helmet, essential accessories, five litres of petrol, registration and insurance costs
- Type of Scooters
- Petrol-powered scooters
- Procurement Process
- Transparent procurement through a dedicated online portal