Bengal joins ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’; Rs 2k aid for schoolgirls from 2027

West Bengal has joined the Centre's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme, which aims to promote girls' education and welfare. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the annual scholarship for schoolgirls in the state will be doubled from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 from the next academic session. The scheme, previously implemented in all other states, was not previously adopted by West Bengal.

The new helpline number 181 has been operationalized to provide information on women-related government schemes and connect with legal and emergency services. Additionally, a new crèche initiative, 'PALNA', has been introduced to offer safe day-care facilities, nutrition, and early cognitive development for children of working women.

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