Archive · 28 Aug 2026
UP Girls Tie Rakhi to CM, Discuss Education Challenges
Schoolgirls in Uttar Pradesh met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Raksha Bandhan.
They put a tilak on him and tied rakhis on his wrist.
The Chief Minister gave them chocolates and bags.
The girls talked about their schools, studies, sports and dreams.
One student asked how children can avoid harmful things on social media.
Yogi Adityanath said smartphones can help with learning but should not be used too much.
He suggested spending less time on screens and reading good books.
He also described government programs intended to support girls’ education and safety.
Students from schools across the state took part through messages or in-person interactions.
Schoolgirls from Uttar Pradesh tied rakhis to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Raksha Bandhan.
The students discussed education, school facilities, sports opportunities and challenges linked to smartphones and social media.
Adityanath highlighted government scholarships, girls’ welfare schemes and a plan to provide scooters to 50,000 meritorious graduates.
He said women police personnel in Uttar Pradesh had increased from about 10,000 before 2017 to 45,000.
The Chief Minister advised students to limit smartphone use, avoid harmful content and spend more time reading and writing.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and schoolgirls from across the state.
- What
- The girls tied rakhis to the Chief Minister and discussed education, opportunities, smartphones and social media.
- When
- August 28, on Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- The Chief Minister’s residence and program venue in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The interaction was held to mark Raksha Bandhan and provide students an opportunity to share their experiences, questions and aspirations.
- Event
- Raksha Bandhan interaction between Uttar Pradesh schoolgirls and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Girls’ education support
- The Chief Minister cited scholarships and the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.
- Graduate scooters
- A plan to provide scooters to 50,000 meritorious girls at the graduation level was cited.
- Women police personnel
- Adityanath said the number had risen from about 10,000 before 2017 to 45,000, with 50,000 expected soon.
- Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya
- The Chief Minister said 18 schools had been started for children of construction workers.
- Smartphone guidance
- Students were advised to reduce excessive screen time and use digital content mainly for educational needs.