Scholarship and welfare funds to be credited directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to transfer more than ₹3,350 crore to students and beneficiaries under scholarship and social welfare schemes through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Monday. The event will take place at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan.
The initiative aims to directly credit financial assistance into the bank accounts of nearly 28 lakh students across different categories, reducing delays and intermediaries in disbursal.
Key Announcements
According to state officials, a total of 27,99,982 students from classes 9–10 and post-matric levels will receive scholarship and fee reimbursement support.
The distribution includes ₹467.94 crore for over 6.6 lakh Scheduled Caste students, ₹779.10 crore for nearly 5 lakh students from the general category, and ₹1,838.59 crore for more than 13.5 lakh students from Other Backward Classes.
Additionally, ₹252.76 crore will be provided to over 2.7 lakh minority students, while ₹11.61 crore will be allocated to more than 7,000 Scheduled Tribe students.
Official Statement
State Minister Narendra Kashyap said the transfers reflect the government’s focus on ensuring that welfare benefits reach eligible recipients without administrative hurdles.
He added that the DBT system enhances transparency and accountability by sending funds directly to beneficiaries, minimizing the risk of leakages.
Background: Direct Benefit Transfer System
The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism is a government-led system designed to transfer subsidies and financial assistance directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. It is widely used across India to streamline welfare delivery and improve efficiency.
In Uttar Pradesh, DBT has been expanded to cover scholarships, pensions, and other social welfare schemes. Officials say the system has helped improve the speed and accuracy of payments.
Public Impact
The scheme is expected to ease financial pressure on students from economically weaker sections by supporting their education costs, including tuition and related expenses.
By targeting multiple social groups—Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, minorities, and others—the initiative aims to promote inclusive access to education.
Officials also noted that for the financial year 2025–26, over ₹4,735 crore is being distributed to more than 65 lakh beneficiaries through DBT, indicating the scale of welfare outreach in the state.
What Comes Next
The Uttar Pradesh government is working to further digitize scholarship systems, including the development of a mobile application to simplify application and tracking processes.
Authorities say continued automation of welfare schemes is expected to improve accessibility and reduce paperwork, particularly for students in rural and underserved areas.
Input & Images: Hindusthan Samachar
Edited by Manten Sasank
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Last Updated on: Monday, March 30, 2026 11:40 am by Mantena Sasank | Published by: Mantena Sasank on Monday, March 30, 2026 11:40 am | News Categories: India