Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday thanked the Union cabinet and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for two decisions, including an approval for an infusion of Rs 10,700 crore equity in the Food Corporation of India and the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme.
Writing on the social media platform ‘X', the CM termed these decisions as vital steps toward empowering farmers, supporting families and making quality higher education accessible to all deserving youth.
"The cabinet, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, approved Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India. This move will boost FCI's ability to procure foodgrains at MSP, maintain essential stock and stabilise market prices, enhancing food security for the nation. Thank you PM for this decision that empowers our farmers, ensuring welfare for households across India," he wrote.
On the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, the CM said that the cabinet decision would ensure financial support for meritorious students across India. "Through this initiative, over 22 lakh students will now have access to collateral-free, guarantor-free education loans for top institutions. Thank you, PM for making quality higher education accessible to all deserving youth," he wrote.