Bhopal, MP: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Wednesday transferred ₹303 crore to the accounts of over 5.2 million school students across the state with a single click, under the Integrated Scholarship Scheme. The event, held at the Chief Minister’s residence, marked a major initiative in the government’s mission to strengthen education and empower students.
Speaking at the ceremony, CM Dr. Yadav said,
“Scholarships used to be awarded at the end of the academic year in April, but today we have distributed them in October itself. The government is committed to ensuring that children receive quality education, timely assistance, and every opportunity to progress. There is no shortage of resources for the future of our children.”
Emphasis on Education and Student Welfare
Dr. Yadav highlighted that the School Education Department and the government are jointly working to ensure timely delivery of scholarships, bicycles, uniforms, and laptops to students.
He said,
“To receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, one must first appease Goddess Saraswati. Our government is dedicated to ensuring that every child receives a good education and progresses in life.”
The Chief Minister noted that under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, the state government had recently reimbursed school fees for 8.5 lakh students studying in private institutions. He added that 20% of seats in private schools are reserved for children from economically weaker families.
New Initiatives Under Modi’s Leadership
Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh is adopting a new education system aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP).
Dr. Yadav announced that 369 Sandipani Schools and 55 PM Excellence Colleges are nearing completion in the state. He added that 1 crore students living within 4 km of their homes have already received free bicycles, while 5 lakh meritorious students scoring above 75% in board exams have been provided laptops.
“We are also launching free coaching programs for NEET, CLAT, JEE, and other competitive exams so that students can become doctors, engineers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs. To strengthen democracy, I urge our youth to take active participation in politics as well,” the CM said.
‘Diwali Before Dev Diwali’
Calling the scholarship transfer a festive gift, Dr. Yadav said,
“Our students are celebrating Diwali before Dev Diwali.”
The Chief Minister added that the initiative reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to children’s welfare and educational development.
Equal Benefits for All Students
School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh informed that ₹300 crore has been transferred to the accounts of students across the state and that the benefits have been distributed equally among children.
He said, “The School Education Department is continuously ensuring student and teacher attendance and implementing programs for holistic education. Recently, the Chief Minister also distributed school fees under the RTE for private school students.”
