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West Bengal Launches Rs 50,000 Study Grant for Women
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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The West Bengal government has announced a new study grant of ₹50,000 for women, aiming to support their educational pursuits.
The state government of West Bengal has unveiled a scholarship scheme that will provide a ₹50,000 grant to women pursuing higher education.
The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to promote gender equality in academia.
Eligible candidates include women enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across recognised institutions in the state.
Applicants are required to submit proof of enrollment and a financial need statement.
The scheme is expected to be implemented from the upcoming academic year, with the first batch of grants disbursed by the end of 2024.
The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to promote gender equality in academia.
Eligible candidates include women enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across recognised institutions in the state.
Applicants are required to submit proof of enrollment and a financial need statement.
The scheme is expected to be implemented from the upcoming academic year, with the first batch of grants disbursed by the end of 2024.