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West Bengal Approves Rs 50,000 Grant for Unmarried Women
West Bengal has approved a new study grant for unmarried women.
It is called the Bhagini Nivedita Scheme.
Women pursuing higher education can receive money for three years.
They will get Rs 17,000 in each of the first two years.
In the third year, they will get Rs 16,000.
Altogether, the assistance adds up to Rs 50,000.
The scheme is planned to begin across the state in January 2027.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also said the state plans to recruit for 14,454 government jobs within six to eight months.
West Bengal's Cabinet approved the Bhagini Nivedita Scheme, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced.
The scheme will provide unmarried women pursuing higher education up to Rs 50,000 over three years.
Recipients will receive Rs 17,000 in each of the first two years and Rs 16,000 in the third year.
The scheme is set to be implemented across West Bengal from January 2027.
Adhikari also announced recruitment to 14,454 government posts within six to eight months.
- Who
- Unmarried women pursuing higher education are eligible for the grant; Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the Cabinet's approval.
- What
- The Cabinet approved a three-year study assistance scheme providing Rs 50,000 in total.
- Where
- Across West Bengal.
- When
- Implementation is planned from January 2027; the announcement was made on Monday.
- Why
- The grant is intended to provide monetary assistance to unmarried women pursuing higher education.
Key facts
- Scheme
- Bhagini Nivedita Scheme
- Total assistance
- Rs 50,000 over three years
- First-year payment
- Rs 17,000
- Second-year payment
- Rs 17,000
- Third-year payment
- Rs 16,000
- Planned start
- January 2027
- Separate recruitment announcement
- 14,454 government posts, within six to eight months
Sources
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