Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister to Award Scholarships to 102 Talented Students

Bhopal, October 25 (Daily Kiran) : In Bhopal, on October 26, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that 102 outstanding students will receive the 'Bhagwan Shri Krishna Medhavi Chhatra Vritti' scholarship on the occasion of Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day. Each selected student will be awarded a scholarship of ₹1 lakh along with a certificate of recognition.Yadav explained that the initiative aims to connect the youth with the teachings and personality of Lord Krishna, as well as with Indian intellectual traditions, culture, education, and core values of life. He congratulated the 102 talented students, emphasizing that their dedication to knowledge and hard work will play a crucial role in building a developed India. He expressed hope that these students, inspired by the ideals of Lord Krishna, would reach new heights in life and bring pride to Madhya Pradesh.The selection of students was conducted through a lottery system by the Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas, covering both school and college/university categories. Among the winners, Khandwa district had the highest representation with six students. Four students each were selected from Ashoknagar, Barwani, Narmadapuram, Seoni, Singrauli, and Umaria. Additionally, three students each came from Burhanpur, Chhatarpur, Guna, Jhabua, Katni, Mauganj, Sagar, Satna, Shivpuri, and Ujjain.The online competition ran from August 11 to September 30, 2026, attracting a total of 63,736 registrations, with 58,099 students passing the exam. During the competition period, the official website recorded over 794,000 visits. Following evaluations on October 23, a merit list of 5,514 participants was created based on the highest scores and the least time taken to complete the exam. From this list, 102 students were selected through a transparent lottery process.The names of the winners have been published on the official website of Shri Krishna Pathey Nyas, and the award ceremony is expected to encourage students to achieve academic excellence while connecting with India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.