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Gujarat's Education Boost: Rs 370 Crore Scholarships Reach 13 Lakh Students

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has overseen a major scholarship distribution event. More than 13 lakh students across the state received financial aid worth over Rs 370 crore directly in their accounts. The Chief Minister credited the success of girls' education to initiatives launched during PM Modi's tenure. He emphasized that the youth will be crucial in building a developed and self-reliant India.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Disburses Rs 370 Crore Scholarships to 13 Lakh Students

  • Over 13 lakh students received scholarships directly into their bank accounts via DBT
  • CM Patel linked the success to PM Modi's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign
  • The event was attended by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and Education Minister Pradyumansinh Vaja
  • Schemes like Namo Lakshmi and Namo Saraswati aim to boost retention, especially for girls
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Gujarat CM disburses Rs 370 cr scholarships to 13 lakh students via DBT

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel disburses over Rs 370 crore in scholarships to 13 lakh students via DBT, highlighting the state's commitment to education.

"Education forms the foundation of any state or nation’s development. - Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel"

Gandhinagar, Dec 12

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday presided over a scholarship disbursement event under the state’s flagship education schemes - Namo Lakshmi, Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana, Mukhyamantri Gyan Sadhana Merit Scholarship, and Mukhyamantri Gyan Setu Merit Scholarship.

More than 13 lakh students across the state received scholarships worth over Rs 370 crore, transferred directly to their accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

The programme, organised in Gandhinagar, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Education Minister Dr Pradyumansinh Vaja, Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja, and other dignitaries.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign has given strong momentum to girls’ education across the country.

He recalled how initiatives such as School Enrollment Drives (Praveshotsav) and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav, launched during Modi’s tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, transformed the state’s education landscape and encouraged families to prioritise girls’ schooling.

Highlighting Gujarat’s education infrastructure, Patel said the state has fulfilled PM Modi’s vision of ensuring seamless access to education from KG to PG.

He emphasised that education forms the foundation of any state or nation’s development.

Urging students to pursue knowledge with commitment, the Chief Minister called upon them to embrace a sense of pride in India’s indigenous ethos.

He underscored that the youth will play a defining role not only in building a Viksit Gujarat and Atmanirbhar Gujarat but also in shaping a Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat in the years ahead.

Gujarat’s education infrastructure has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, evolving into one of India’s more robust state systems.

The government has strengthened the entire pipeline from KG to PG, with widespread school access through initiatives like School Praveshotsav, upgraded classrooms, digital tools, smart schools, and improved teacher recruitment.

At the higher level, Gujarat has built a strong network of universities, model colleges, skill universities, and specialised institutes in engineering, medicine, and research.

Schemes like Namo Lakshmi, Namo Saraswati, and multiple merit scholarships have boosted retention and access, especially for girls.

Investments in hostels, STEM labs, vocational training, and public–private partnerships have further helped the state link education with employability, making Gujarat’s education infrastructure increasingly inclusive, modern, and industry-aligned.

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- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but the article reads like a government press release. I wish there was more data on the actual impact. How many of these 13 lakh students are from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds? How much is the average scholarship amount? Transparency in details would build more trust.
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Arjun K
Investing in education is investing in the future. Gujarat's focus from KG to PG is the right model. When youth are skilled, the whole state benefits. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Shreya B
As a teacher in a government school in Vadodara, I've seen the change. The Kanya Kelavani drives have genuinely improved girls' enrollment. Parents are more willing now. The scholarship money directly in the daughter's account gives her a sense of agency too. Well done.
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of this initiative. 370 crore for education is a significant commitment. The DBT system seems efficient. Are there similar large-scale scholarship programs in other Indian states?
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Karthik V
Hope the focus on 'indigenous ethos' doesn't mean ignoring global standards and critical thinking. Education should be about empowering minds, not just following a prescribed narrative. The infrastructure push is commendable though.
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Nisha Z

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