West Bengal Cabinet Approves ₹50,000 Scheme for Unmarried Women

West Bengal has approved a new support scheme for unmarried women who are studying after school.

It is called the Bhagini Nivedita Scheme.

The scheme will give eligible women ₹50,000 in monetary assistance.

The support is meant for women pursuing higher education.

It will be provided for three years.

The scheme is expected to begin across the state in January 2027.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the Cabinet's approval.

He also announced 14,454 government jobs, but the report does not give more information about them.