Before the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government has announced many schemes for women, poor families and youth. The government's focus is on schemes like providing free LPG cylinders to the beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana, scooty to meritorious girl students, free bus travel to elderly women and tablets to eligible youth. Know what announcements the government made for which sections in the last one and a half year and how much expenditure is proposed on them.
Tezzbuzz Desk – On the occasion of Diwali and Holi in Uttar Pradesh, it has been announced to give one free LPG cylinder to about 1.89 crore beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The state government has allocated Rs 1,500 crore for this.
According to the government, the price of domestic gas cylinder is Rs 983.45. In this, the central government gives a subsidy of Rs 335.40, while the remaining expenditure of Rs 648.55 is borne by the state government. Under this system, eligible beneficiaries will not have to pay this amount from their own pocket for refilling the cylinder.
Earlier in September 2025, the government had approved giving two free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali during the financial year 2025-26. At that time an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,385.34 crore was approved on this scheme.
Target of giving 50 thousand free scooties to meritorious girl students
Yogi government approved Rani Laxmibai Scooty Scheme on 22 July 2026. Under this, a target has been set to provide free scooties to about 50 thousand meritorious girl students completing their graduation in the session 2025-26.
According to the plan, selection will be made from among the top 5 percent meritorious girl students. For this, the annual income of the family should be up to Rs 12 lakh. The objective of this scheme is to provide assistance in education and transportation to eligible girl students.
Another important announcement for women was made on 25 August 2026. The Cabinet decided to provide free travel facility to women above 60 years of age in general buses of the State Transport Corporation.
According to government estimates, about 88,438 women can avail this facility daily. The state government will have to spend approximately Rs 22.50 crore every month on this scheme.
Grant increased to Rs 1.01 lakh in mass marriage scheme
The amount of assistance given under the Chief Minister Group Marriage Scheme has been increased in the budget for the financial year 2026-27. Earlier this grant was Rs 51 thousand, which has been increased to Rs 1.01 lakh.
A provision of Rs 750 crore has been made for this scheme. Its objective is to provide financial assistance to eligible families in the marriage of daughters.
On October 9, 2026, the Yogi government approved giving three sarees to Anganwadi workers and assistants annually instead of two. About 3,80,290 workers and assistants are expected to benefit from this.
The government will spend approximately Rs 19.02 crore on this decision. This announcement has come as an increase in the facilities related to Anganwadi workers and assistants.
Approval to purchase 25 lakh tablets for youth
The Yogi government has also extended free tablet distribution under the Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme for youth and students. On April 8, 2026, the Cabinet had approved purchasing 25 lakh tablets to distribute among the youth.
At that time, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna had said that a provision of Rs 2,000 crore was made for this scheme in the budget for the financial year 2025-26. The government had already distributed about 60 lakh smartphones and tablets.
After this, on August 25, 2026, the cabinet again approved the purchase of 25 lakh tablets. A budget of Rs 2,374.60 crore was fixed under this scheme for the financial year 2026-27.
Under the scheme, tablets are to be given to eligible youth associated with graduation, post graduation, diploma, skill development and other training programmes. The government aims to provide students with access to resources related to digital education, training and employment.
Government's focus on different sections before elections
The government's announcements ahead of the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh include financial assistance and facilities for women, poor families, girl students, youth and Anganwadi workers. Schemes ranging from free LPG cylinders to scooties, bus travel, marriage grants and tablet distribution are part of the government's welfare agenda.
What will be the electoral impact of these announcements, it will become clear in the coming time. At present, emphasis is being laid on providing government assistance to different sections of the society through these schemes.