The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has introduced a Rs 5.86 crore scholarship scheme specifically for Sanskrit students across the state, aiming to make this ancient language accessible to all. Launched at Varanasi’s Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, the initiative expands scholarships for 69,195 Sanskrit students, with funds directly transferred to their bank accounts. The chief minister emphasised the need for all students to set up bank accounts to ensure secure and efficient fund distribution.

“Sanskrit is a scientific language that can be applied to modern fields like computer science and artificial intelligence,” he explained, adding that its unique structure makes it adaptable for technical education.The chief minister believes that advocating for Sanskrit is akin to advocating for humanity itself, a sentiment that reflects his broader vision for the language's revival.

With a view to reinvigorating traditional education, CM Adityanath announced plans to revive the Gurukul-style residential schools in Uttar Pradesh.

This return of the Gurukul system, he stated, would bolster India’s cultural heritage and educational strength. “This traditional system is the country’s true strength and can propel India to global leadership,” he said.