Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Mamata Highlights Kanyashree's Impact on Girls' Education
Mamata Banerjee celebrated the Kanyashree scheme, which helps girls stay in school in Bengal.
Because of this program, fewer girls are dropping out of school.
The scheme gives money to girls in different ways to help them continue their studies, and also encourages parents to let their daughters choose their own path.
Banerjee highlighted an example of a young woman pursuing her dreams despite familial pressures.
Mamata Banerjee highlighted the impact of the Kanyashree scheme on reducing dropout rates.
The dropout rate among girl students has significantly decreased at all educational levels since 2012.
Kanyashree Day recognized the scheme's introduction in 2013.
Kanyashree provides financial aid to unmarried girls for education.
Banerjee urged parents to support their daughters' independence and education.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee and girl students in Bengal.
- What
- Mamata Banerjee's address on Kanyashree scheme's impact on education and urging support for girls' education.
- When
- Kanyashree Day.
- Where
- Dhono Dhanyo auditorium in Alipore.
- Why
- To highlight the success of the Kanyashree scheme and advocate for girls' education.
- Event
- Kanyashree Day
- Location
- Dhono Dhanyo auditorium in Alipore
- Key Speaker
- Mamata Banerjee
- Scheme Focus
- Girls' education and empowerment
- Dropout Reduction
- Significant decrease since 2012
Sources
Over 93 lakh women benefitted from Kanyashree scheme in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
'Over 93 Lakh Women Benefitted From Kanyashree Scheme In West Bengal': CM Mamata Banerjee
India Would Not Have Got Independence Without Bengal: Mamata
‘Without Bengal, India wouldn’t have got Independence’: Mamata Banerjee cites state’s freedom struggle legacy
‘Why won’t you respect my language’: Mamata attacks Centre over ‘harassment’ of Bengali-speaking people