Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Bengal's Sishu Saathi Scheme Aids Over 63,000 Children
Imagine a special program in West Bengal, India, called 'Sishu Saathi'.
This program helps sick children who are born with body problems or have issues with how their bodies are built.
Since 2013, over 63,000 kids have gotten free doctor visits and treatments through this program.
The government has spent a lot of money, over 300 crore rupees, to make sure these children can get better.
It's like a big help for families to take care of their little ones when they need special medical care.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that over 63,000 children have benefited from the 'Sishu Saathi' scheme.
The 'Sishu Saathi' program offers free medical treatment for children with congenital and structural disorders.
The scheme was launched in 2013.
The initiative has incurred an expenditure of over Rs 300 crore since its inception.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, November 6.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Announced that over 63,000 children received free medical treatment under the 'Sishu Saathi' program.
- When
- Thursday, November 6
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To provide specialized healthcare services for children with congenital and structural disorders.
- Scheme Name
- Sishu Saathi
- Beneficiaries
- Over 63,000 children
- Expenditure
- Over Rs 300 crore
- Launch Year
- 2013
- Healthcare Focus
- Congenital and structural disorders in children