Students from farming and agricultural labourer families in Uttar Pradesh are set to get greater support for pursuing higher education in agriculture. The Yogi Adityanath government has expanded the Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana, doubling the prescribed number of scholarship seats and increasing the financial assistance available to eligible students. Under the revised arrangement, selected students will receive ₹60,000 annually instead of ₹36,000, helping them manages education-related expenses and pursues careers in agriculture and allied fields.
The scheme, operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Board, has been expanded to benefit more eligible students. According to Mandi Parishad Director Jitendra Pratap Singh, the prescribed number of scholarship beneficiaries has increased from 45 to 90 at each agricultural university and institution. At agricultural colleges, the number has risen from 15 to 30. As a result, the total number of prescribed scholarship seats has increased from 1,410 to 2,820. This expansion is expected to give more deserving students from farming families an opportunity to access financial assistance for higher agricultural education.
The government has also raised the scholarship amount under the scheme. Previously, eligible students received ₹3,000 per month, equivalent to ₹36,000 annually. Under the revised arrangement, the monthly scholarship has increased to ₹5,000. This means selected students can now receive ₹60,000 per year—an increase of ₹24,000 annually compared with the earlier amount. The additional support can help students meet education-related costs and reduce the financial burden on their families.
During the financial years 2017–18 to 2025–26, a total of 6,454 students received scholarships worth approximately ₹22.90 crore under the scheme. Eligible students are being supported through 11 agricultural universities and institutions and 61 agricultural colleges across Uttar Pradesh. With the prescribed number of scholarship seats now doubled, more students may have an opportunity to continue their education in agriculture and related disciplines.
Who Is Eligible for the Scholarship?:
The scheme is intended for eligible students who are residents of Uttar Pradesh and are the sons or daughters of farmers or agricultural labourers, including students who are fully dependent on them. Applicants must meet the prescribed academic criteria, and selection is based on eligibility and merit. The academic requirements specified for the scheme are as follows:
Undergraduate courses: At least 70% marks in Intermediate for students from the UP Board and at least 85% for students from other boards.
Postgraduate courses: A minimum of 70% marks at the undergraduate level.
Selection: Candidates are selected on the basis of the prescribed eligibility conditions and merit.
Students planning to apply should confirm the latest eligibility rules, required documents, and application schedule and selection procedure with their respective agricultural university, institution or college.
Scholarship Covers Agriculture and Allied Fields:
The scheme supports eligible students pursuing education in agriculture and related disciplines, including horticulture, forestry and animal husbandry. By increasing both the scholarship amount and the number of prescribed seats, the initiative aims to make specialized education more accessible to talented students from farming and agricultural laborer families. Greater access to agricultural education can also help young people develop expertise in modern farming, agricultural innovation and rural entrepreneurship.
Higher Education Opportunities for Farmers’ Families:
For many farming households, the cost of higher education can be a significant challenge. The revised scholarship provision offers additional financial support to eligible students who want to build careers in agriculture and allied sectors.
FAQs:
1. How much financial assistance is available under the Chief Minister Krishak Scholarship Scheme?
Selected students will receive ₹5,000 per month, amounting to ₹60,000 annually.
2. How many scholarship seats have been added under the scheme?
The number of scholarship seats has doubled from 1,410 to 2,820.
3. Who is eligible for the Chief Minister Krishak Scholarship Scheme?
Eligible children from farming and agricultural labourer families in Uttar Pradesh can benefit from the scheme.
4. What percentage of marks is required for undergraduate courses?
Students must have at least 70% marks from the UP Board or 85% marks from other boards.
