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Uttar Pradesh Government Allocates Funds for Uniforms and Bags to Accounts of 1.18 Crore Students
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Uttar Pradesh Government Allocates Funds for Uniforms and Bags to Accounts of 1.18 Crore Students

The government of Uttar Pradesh is taking steps to strengthen the education system and support children attending primary and secondary schools. As part of these efforts, the government is providing direct financial assistance to the bank accounts of approximately 1.18 crore students since the start of the academic year.

The funds are provided through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism to children from the first to the eighth grade who study under the Department of Basic Education. This money is intended for purchasing uniforms, shoes and socks, sweaters, school backpacks, and stationery.

Because the money is deposited directly into parents' accounts, the possibility of intermediary interference has been completely eliminated, which has increased the level of accountability in the system.

The first phase of this initiative was launched by Uttar Pradesh Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 8, 2026, in Varanasi. In the first phase, funds were transferred to the parents of approximately 1.10 crore students. Subsequently, the second phase covered another 7.83 lakh students who benefited from this program.

The government's main focus is on ensuring that children have all necessary items at the very beginning of the academic period. Timely receipt of uniforms, backpacks, and stationery helps boost children's self-confidence and motivates them to attend school regularly. The departmental level constantly monitors the entire process to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is missed.

The State Minister for Basic Education (Independent Portfolio), Sandeep Singh, stated that the direct transfer via DBT has significantly strengthened transparency and accountability. The government's goal is not only to provide financial aid but also to ensure equal opportunities for every child. The government is working to ensure that financial difficulties do not become an obstacle to education for any child, and that everyone receives the necessary resources in a timely manner.

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Yogi Government announces ₹1200 for government school students and cashless treatment for private school teachers
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Yogi Government announces ₹1200 for government school students and cashless treatment for private school teachers

The Yogi Government is preparing to announce significant schemes for students in state government schools and teachers in private schools across the state. The government will soon transfer ₹1,200 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the bank accounts of parents of approximately 1 million students studying in council schools. Additionally, arrangements are being made to provide cashless medical treatment to about 300,000 private school teachers and their dependents.

These two schemes are expected to directly benefit millions of families and teachers in the state. The financial aid provided to students can be used to purchase school uniforms, shoes, socks, and other essential educational materials, while private school teachers will receive relief from health-related expenses.

Approximately 1 million students enrolled in government primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh will soon receive financial assistance of ₹1,200. This amount will be transferred directly to their parents' bank accounts via the DBT system. The purpose of this fund is to ensure that children have dresses, shoes, socks, and other mandatory school supplies so that they can attend school in the prescribed uniform.

Teachers will also be assigned a responsibility in this process; they will encourage parents to use this amount to buy uniforms and other necessary items. Furthermore, the uniform and school material of the children will be monitored during parent-teacher meetings.

1.10 crore children have received the amount

In total, approximately 1.35 crore students are studying in the council schools of Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, financial assistance has already been sent through DBT to the parents of about 1.10 crore students. Currently, students who are newly admitted or who have not yet benefited from this scheme for some reason are being included. Data for approximately 1 million students has been prepared, and their amounts are soon to be sent to the parents' accounts.

Meanwhile, the process of linking the bank accounts of the parents of the remaining approximately 1.5 million students with Aadhaar and completing necessary documentation is underway. Once verification is complete, the parents of these children will also be provided with financial assistance for dresses, shoes, socks, and other school materials.

On the other hand, the Yogi Government is also making a major initiative for teachers working in private schools. The government is preparing to include approximately 300,000 teachers working in about 35,000 parent-teacher schools in the 'Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme'.

Under this scheme, teachers as well as their dependents are likely to receive cashless treatment facilities. This means that eligible teachers and their dependents can get treatment at empanelled hospitals under specified conditions without making an advance payment. The government considers this step a significant progress towards expanding the social and health security net for private school teachers. Work is being done on the necessary data related to private school teachers and eligibility procedures to implement the scheme.

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