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West Bengal Social Welfare

Jai Bangla Pension

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST residents aged 60+ in West Bengal

Key Benefits:

•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to bank account

•Covers both Taposili Bandhu (SC) and Jai Johar (ST) sub-schemes

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Sabooj Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

Key Benefits:

•One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school

•Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Medhashree Scheme

Who Can Apply:

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Education

Sabooj Sathi

Who Can Apply:

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

Key Benefits:

•One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school

•Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Medhashree Scheme

Who Can Apply:

OBC students in Class 5-8 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 800 paid directly to the student's bank account to support schooling costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students in Class 9-10 with low family incomes in WB

Key Benefits:

•Annual scholarship stipend of Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000 to cover tuition fees and book costs

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Scholarships

Post-Matric Scholarship

Who Can Apply:

SC/ST/OBC students pursuing college or technical diplomas in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

Key Benefits:

•Monthly maintenance allowance and reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees (varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 12,000 per year depending on course type)

Updated: July 2026

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West Bengal Senior Citizens

Tapashili Bandhu

Who Can Apply:

Scheduled Caste senior citizens of West Bengal aged 60 or above

Key Benefits:

•Monthly pension of Rs. 1,000 credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account via DBT

•Universal access for all eligible SC senior citizens in the state

Updated: July 2026

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