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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe government expects around 50,000 students<\/strong> to benefit from the scheme during its first phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who Is Eligible For The Scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefit will be available to meritorious undergraduate girl students studying in state universities, private universities, government colleges, aided colleges and self-financed institutions affiliated with state universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligible students will be selected from the top 5% of female graduates<\/strong> from each institution who completed their undergraduate studies during the 2025-26 academic session<\/strong>. The annual family income of beneficiaries must generally be below \u20b912 lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Provisions For Certain Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The scheme includes special provisions for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students with disabilities, daughters of martyrs and girls from destitute families will be eligible even if they do not meet the standard merit criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The government says these relaxations are intended to ensure that deserving students facing social or financial challenges also receive support to continue higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More Than Just A Free Scooter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from providing a petrol-powered scooter, the state government will bear the cost of vehicle registration and insurance. Beneficiaries will also receive a helmet, essential accessories and a small quantity of petrol to help them begin using the vehicle immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials stated that petrol-powered scooters were chosen because fuel stations and servicing facilities are more widely available across Uttar Pradesh than charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boosting Women’s Education And Independence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The government believes the scheme will improve access to higher education, particularly for students travelling from rural and semi-urban areas where public transport options are limited. Easier transportation is expected to reduce dropout rates, improve attendance and provide greater independence and safety for female students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officials also see the initiative as part of the state’s broader women empowerment strategy by encouraging more girls to pursue higher studies without transportation becoming a barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n