Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that providing the best possible education to children is the top priority of the State Government. He emphasised that there is no dearth of resources to ensure a brighter future for the children. Illustrating the importance of hard work in studies, he said, “One must first please Goddess Saraswati (the goddess of learning) before seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth), meaning students must focus and work hard in their education.” The government, he assured, is always standing in support of students to help them excel and progress in life, committed to providing all necessary facilities swiftly.
He noted with satisfaction that, unlike the past, when scholarships were usually distributed in April after the academic session ended, eligible students are now receiving their scholarships as early as October. In addition, deserving students are being provided with scooters, laptops, uniforms, and bicycles on time. More than 5.2 million students have over ₹300 crore transferred directly into their bank accounts under the Integrated Scholarship Scheme with a single click. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, “Today, before ‘Dev Deepawali’, students are celebrating their own Diwali.” He was addressing a state-level event held at Samatva Bhavan, the Chief Minister’s residence, for the transfer of scholarship funds under the Integrated Scholarship Scheme, and inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp.
During the event, CM Dr. Yadav transferred funds into students’ accounts with a single click. The event was attended by Tribal Affairs Minister Dr. Kunwar Vijay Shah and School Education Minister Shri Uday Pratap Singh, who welcomed the Chief Minister with a bouquet. All districts in the state were virtually connected to the state-level event.
The Chief Minister highlighted that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, new initiatives in education are being implemented in the state, including the establishment of Sandipani Schools. He pointed out that the country’s best government schools have been established in Madhya Pradesh. Last month, the state government reimbursed the fees of 8.5 lakh students studying in private schools under the Right to Education. In private schools, 20% of seats are reserved for students from needy families. Currently, 369 Sandipani Schools and 55 PM Excellence Colleges are being prepared in the state. The School Education Department has distributed free bicycles to one crore students of classes 6 and 9 who live more than 4 km from their schools, and laptops to five lakh students who scored above 75% in board examinations. Plans are also underway to provide free coaching for competitive exams such as NEET, CLAT, and JEE. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav encouraged students not only to become doctors, engineers, or lawyers but also to emerge as entrepreneurs capable of creating employment for others. He further urged students to take active roles in public life and contribute meaningfully to democracy.