PRAYAGRAJ, May 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has accelerated preparations for its ambitious plan to distribute free electric scooters to meritorious girl students in higher educational institutions ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Under the Rani Lakshmibai Scooter Scheme, one of the BJP's key promises during the 2022 Assembly polls, the state government aims to encourage meritorious girls to pursue higher education. Officials from the state's secondary and higher education departments confirmed that the process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already begun.

In a significant move aimed at reducing fuel costs and promoting environmental sustainability, the government decided to provide electric scooters under the schem...