In a significant pre‑Holi announcement, the Uttar Pradesh government has raised the scholarship amount for students in classes 9 and 10, a move that will benefit millions of learners across the state. The decision is aimed at easing educational expenses and encouraging continued schooling among economically weaker sections.

🎁 What’s the New Scholarship Amount?

The state government has increased the annual scholarship for students in classes 9 and 10 belonging to Other backward classes (OBC):

• 📈 Old scholarship: ₹2,250 per year
• 📈 New scholarship: ₹3,000 per year

This represents a significant increase of ₹750, giving students more financial support for their studies.

🎓 Who Will Benefit?

The revised scholarship will benefit approximately 38 lakh (3.8 million) students across Uttar Pradesh. Most of these beneficiaries are from economically disadvantaged families, particularly within the OBC category.

This increase also brings the scholarship for OBC students more in line with the amount already provided to students from Scheduled Castes (SC), promoting fairer access to education.

💡 Expanded Eligibility: Higher Income Limit

Along with increasing the scholarship amount, the government has raised the parental annual income limit from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh. This expansion allows more families to qualify for the scheme, extending the benefit to a larger group of students who previously might not have been eligible.

📆 Earlier Disbursement of Scholarships

Another important change is the timing of the scholarship payout:

• Previously, scholarships were generally distributed at the end of the financial year.
• Now, the state has shifted to earlier disbursement, starting around September, allowing students to receive support earlier in the academic year.

🌟 Why This Matters

👍 Encourages Continued Education

The scholarship increase helps reduce financial stress on families, making it easier for students to buy books, pay school fees, or cover travel expenses.

📊 Boosts Access for More Students

With the higher income limit, many families who were previously excluded will now be able to benefit, widening the reach of the program.

🎉 Timely Support Before Holi

The announcement, made just before the holi festival, is being seen as a meaningful gift for students and families, giving them additional financial breathing room during the festive season.

📌 Summary of Key Changes

Feature

Earlier

Now

Scholarship for classes 9 & 10

₹2,250

₹3,000

Income eligibility limit

₹2 lakh

₹2.5 lakh

Scholarship start date

Later in year

From September

Estimated beneficiaries

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~38 lakh students

🧠 Final Takeaway

By increasing the scholarship amount and broadening eligibility, the Yogi Adityanath government is strengthening educational support for students from backward classes. The initiative is designed to encourage more children to stay in school and reduce the burden on families — a timely boost just before the holi festival.

 

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