Lucknow, Sept. 24 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is prioritising the early disbursement of scholarships to students to ease their financial burdens and promote self-reliance.

On September 26, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will award scholarships to over 4 lakh students across the state. This marks a significant effort to provide financial support ahead of schedule.

Minister of State for Backward Classes Welfare, Narendra Kashyap, stated that the scholarship distribution system has been historically changed under the Chief Minister's leadership.

Previously, scholarships were disbursed in February or March, but are now being provided in September. The minister called the early distribution a "Diwali gift" for students, ensuring they rece...