Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana is a new scheme of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, which has been started with the objective of making girl students self-dependent by providing them with scooters for their higher education. The scheme was highlighted in the UP Budget 2025–26 recently and has garnered a lot of attention for its potential to act as an enabler for girls’ higher education and gender equality in mobility and access.
What Is Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana?
The Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana is a state government-sponsored welfare scheme in which the state govt. offers scooters to meritorious girls students who have passed class 12 and took admission in college. The project aims to eliminate transport barriers and allow adolescent girls to pursue higher education without being bothered by commuting.
The scheme is named after the iconic Indian freedom fighter Rani Lakshmi Bai, known for her bravery and leadership, giving a symbolic identity to the cause of women’s empowerment and their resilience.
Why This Scheme Was Launched
The objectives behind the implementation of this scheme are:
- Higher Education: Many girls, particularly from rural and para-regional backgrounds, give up studying as they do not have a safe and secure transport facility to reach colleges. This plan aims to do away with that obstacle.
- For safety and independence: With their own scooty, girls can travel safely and independently, rather than depend on public transport or someone else for a ride.
- Empowering Women: By providing transportation, we help to improve women’s sense of self-worth and independence, and create a pathway for girls to get further education or work to support themselves.
- Dropping Out Girls: By facilitating higher education, the scheme aims to reduce school dropout among girls after Class 12.
Key Features & Highlights
Here’s why this scheme is of note:
- Free scooties to girls: Free scooties will be provided to the eligible girl students.
- Academically Minded: The academic record (particularly Class 12 marks) counts a lot for eligibility.
- Precedence to Rural and Financially Weaker Candidates: Although the exact specifications would be communicated, the plan is expected to accord preference for girls from backward hinterlands and economically weak households.
- Budget provision: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has provided ₹ 400 crore under the head for successful implementation of the scheme during financial year 2025–26.
Eligibility Criteria (Who Can Apply)
Eligibility for Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana To avail of the scheme, interested candidates have to follow the eligibility criteria given below (information as per UP government announcement):
- Should be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh.
- Should be a girl student who has cleared Class 12 with good marks (usually over 75 per cent).
- Must have been accepted to an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student.
- Family’s annual income must be up to ₹2.5 lakh (as per recent eligibility conversations).
- In such a case, the student should not have benefited under another free scooty scheme before (A general rule).
⚠️ Important: The official eligibility rules and application have not yet released. The guidelines will be issued soon by the Higher Education Department.
Benefits of the Scheme
Some of the benefits that one can avail through Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana are:
a. Scooty to Eligible Students free of cost
Every girl student will be provided with one scooty at zero cost, by which she can reach her college, school or other educational institution easily and safely.
b. Time & Cost of Travel
For one, scooters enable to decrease your reliance on public transport and reduce the time it takes for you to travel to certain locations, thereby saving on daily commute costs.
c. Enhanced Safety for Women
The scooty is owned by students; they can now decide on the mode and timing of travel, which makes them safe.
d. Greater Educational Participation
In a climate where college is more accessible than in the past, girls are more likely to go and stay in higher education to meet career goals.
e. Empowerment & Confidence
Having their own motorcar gives girls confidence and makes them more independent, which also results in greater social mobility.
Required Documents
Prospective applicants will probably be required to send out the following papers when applying (depending on readily available guidelines and similar programmes).
- Aadhaar Card (Proof of Identity)
- Residence certificate (for residents of Uttar Pradesh)
- 12th Class Marksheet(Certificate as a proof of academic performance)
- Proof of College Admission (Ug. studies)
- Family Income Certificate (to check the income limits)
- Passport-size Photographs (Recent)
📌 Please be sure to check in the official call for applications when available.
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How to Apply (Expected Process)
For the present, there is no official application portal or form opened by the Government. of Uttar Pradesh. But if there is a similar scheme, here’s how interested students can prepare and apply once the gate opens.
1) Visit the Official Portal
The official application interface is expected to be released by the Higher Education Department (UP government said) on the government website.
2) Register
Sign up and log in through simple information such as name, mobile number, Aadhaar number and education details.
3) Fill Application Form
Fill the online application form with your personal details, contact details, academic history, income information and more.
4) Upload Documents
Scanned copies of all the necessary documents such as mark sheet, residence proof, income certificate etc. also needs to be uploaded.
5) Submit Application
Please review and submit this form no later than the deadline. Upon submission, keep the acknowledgment save or print the same for future reference.
6) Verification
Officials of the government will then verify applications and shortlist eligible candidates on merit for selection based on criteria.
7) Scooter Distribution
Applicants who are selected will be contacted and scooters will be delivered via a set centre or by district office.
⚠️ Details, including the official application window and specific steps, will be coming soon.
Government Budget & Impact
The Uttar Pradesh government has allotted ₹400 crore in the state budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year to carry out this scheme.
In the first phase alone, some 40,000 to 45,000 deserving girls are expected to benefit which will have a great impact on education continuation and mobility of women.
The programme’s implementation is likely to go a long way in encouraging the girls for higher education and nurturing the interest for long-term educational aspirations across South India.
Tips for Applicants
- Keep your academic papers in order well in advance (12th mark sheets, college admission proof and so on).
- Make sure your income certificate and residence proof is updated.
- Keep an eye on UP government official portals for application-related updates.
- Keep track of the dates and be sure to follow submission details closely.
FAQs about
Q1. Is this program just for rural girls?
No. Even though rural-based girls might get the first preference, in general, the scheme is for eligible and merit-holding good girls from across the Uttar Pradesh state.
Q2. And what if students come from private colleges?
Eligibility will usually be based on enrollment in accredited universities; however, the exact things will be made clear once there are official announcements.
Q3. Is the scooty available with fuel/maintenance support?
Currently, support means they are only donating the scooter. No other subsidies (such as fuel support) have been announced.
Q4. Are there specific minimum academics defined with this job?
Yes. According to most reports, students with more than 75% in Class 12 will be eligible.
Conclusion
The Rani Lakshmi Bai Scooty Yojana: It’s a step in the right direction by the Uttar Pradesh government in breaking barriers that prevent girls from getting an education because of transportation difficulties. This scheme not only facilitates education by offering free scooters to deserving girls, but also ensures their safe and independent travels.
Backed by a generous budget and a focus on merit, this could be a game-changer in terms of increasing girls’ access to higher education in Uttar Pradesh. Potential applicants should await the official guidelines and application opening date and get their documents together to take advantage of this empowering opportunity.
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