UP doubles farmer cholarship Scheme seats to 2,820, raises annual aid to Rs 60,000

Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) In a major boost to higher agricultural education, the Uttar Pradesh government has doubled the number of scholarships under the Chief Minister's Farmer Scholarship Scheme from 1,410 to 2,820 and increased the annual financial assistance per student from Rs 36,000 to Rs 60,000. The initiative aims to help meritorious students from farmer and agricultural labourer families overcome financial barriers to higher education while encouraging young people to pursue careers in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry. Under the revised scheme, eligible students will receive Rs 5,000 per month, up from Rs 3,000, providing additional financial support…