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Sabooj Sathi
Scheme providing free bicycles to students of West Bengal to improve school attendance and reduce dropout by easing commutes.
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Sabooj Sathi is a West Bengal government scheme that distributes free bicycles to students to help them commute to school, thereby improving attendance and reducing dropout rates, especially in rural areas.
Key Features
- Free bicycle to eligible students of class IX and above (as notified)
- Aims to improve access to schools located at a distance
- Distribution through schools under the Education Department
Objective
To promote continuation of education by removing the transport barrier for students, particularly girls and those in remote areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students of government / government-aided schools in West Bengal, generally of class IX and above, meeting the criteria notified by the School Education Department.
A free bicycle to the eligible student to commute to school, improving access and reducing dropout.
1. Student enrolled in an eligible school is identified by the institution
2. School prepares the list of eligible students
3. Bicycle distributed through the school / institution
4. Details recorded by the Education Department
2. School prepares the list of eligible students
3. Bicycle distributed through the school / institution
4. Details recorded by the Education Department
School enrolment proof, student identity particulars, Aadhaar (where required), bank / account details as applicable.
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