Archive · 18 Jul 2025
West Bengal Increases Education Investment; Infrastructure Expands
Imagine a state that decided to spend a lot more money on schools and colleges.
That's what West Bengal did!
They put a lot more money into education from 2010 to 2024.
The amount of money going to schools went way up, and so did the money for colleges.
They built more universities and schools too.
More kids are going to school now, and there's a better balance between boys and girls.
Other countries, like the UK and Australia, are excited to work with India on education too.
West Bengal significantly increased investment in education, from 2010-11 to 2024-25.
School education budget increased to Rs 10,260 crore, higher education to Rs 6,404 crore.
The number of universities expanded from 12 to 46, and higher education institutions nearly doubled.
Gross enrollment ratio grew from 13.24 lakh to 27.22 lakh students.
The UK and Australia expressed interest in educational collaborations with India.
- Who
- The West Bengal government
- What
- West Bengal increased its investment in education.
- When
- Between 2010-11 and 2024-25.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To improve educational infrastructure and increase enrollment.
- School Education Budget (2024-25)
- Rs 10,260 crore
- Higher Education Budget (2024-25)
- Rs 6,404 crore
- Universities (2010-11)
- 12
- Universities (Present)
- 46
- Higher Education Institutions (2010-11)
- 1,056
- Higher Education Institutions (Present)
- 2,049
- New Schools Added
- 7,260
- Gross Enrollment Ratio Growth
- 13.24 lakh to 27.22 lakh students