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Sikshashree
Stipend scheme of West Bengal providing a stipend to minority students from class I to VIII (and beyond as notified) to encourage education (as per official portal).
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Sikshashree is a West Bengal government stipend scheme for students belonging to minority communities, aimed at reducing dropout and encouraging continuation of schooling.
Key Features
- Stipend to eligible minority students (classes I to VIII and as notified)
- Encourages retention of minority students in school
- Direct Benefit Transfer to the beneficiary / guardian account
Exact stipend amount and eligibility are as per the official notification on the state portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students of West Bengal belonging to notified minority communities, meeting the class and income criteria prescribed by the Minority Affairs / Education Department on the official portal.
A stipend to eligible minority students to support their schooling, as per official rates published on the portal.
1. Apply through the school / minority welfare portal or Duare Sarkar camp
2. Submit student, minority and income details
3. Verification by the department / school
4. Stipend released as per norms
2. Submit student, minority and income details
3. Verification by the department / school
4. Stipend released as per norms
Aadhaar Card, minority community certificate, school enrolment / mark sheet, income certificate, bank account details.
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