West Bengal's Medhashree Scheme- all you Need to Know!!

By Gkbooks 20 January 2023

The central government has recently discontinued the scholarship program for the students of Bengal.

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In response to the decision by the central government, the West Bengal government has implemented a new scholarship scheme.

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It is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to Other Backward Class (OBC) students in Bengal.

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Chief Minister of Bengal Mamta Banerjee has named that project Medhashri. (মেধাশ্রী প্রকল্প).

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The scheme will primarily benefit Other Backward Classes (OBC) students of Bengal.

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Under this scheme the state government will give 800 rupees allowance or scholarship for OBC students.

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Mamata Banerjee announced the project from an administrative meeting at Hasimara in Alipurduar.

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