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- The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved guidelines for the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana, which will give free petrol scooters to female graduates in the state.
- The scheme targets UP natives graduating in the 2025-26 academic session from state, private, or affiliated colleges, with selection limited to the top 5% on the merit list.
- The package includes registration, comprehensive insurance, an ISI-marked helmet, four litres of petrol, and accessories, with scooters to be purchased through the government e-marketplace (GeM) portal.
- The government says the aim is to reduce dropouts and improve mobility and access to higher education, especially in rural areas.
What to watch next
- Details of the application process, online portal, required documents, and deadline are yet to be announced
- The schedule for preparing merit lists and distributing scooters is yet to be declared
- Eligible students should watch for official notices from the higher education department and their universities
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