22 lakh students may miss DBT for uniforms

Nearly 22 lakh students in government-run primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh may miss out on the Rs 1,200 direct benefit transfer (DBT) meant for school uniforms, shoes, bags, and stationery this academic year, as their verification process remains incomplete.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh's flagship women-centric initiative 'Mission Shakti' has reached over 9 crore women since its launch in October 2020. Backed by coordinated efforts across departments and institutions, the campaign has completed five phases and delivered large-scale interventions aimed at women's safety, welfare, and empowerment, the state government said on Saturday.

"Through coordinated efforts, the campaign reached 9 crore women and spread awareness about safety, rights, and welfare schemes," said Puneet Mishra, nodal officer of Mission Shakti, department of women and child welfare.

According to data shared by the government, 1,707 potential child marriages were prevented under the campaign. The Women's Helpline (1090) responded to 7.78 lakh cases, while One Stop Centres extended support in 2.10 lakh cases of violence and abuse. The Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana benefitted 23.40 lakh girls across the state.