West Bengal government has started Medhashree Scholarship Scheme 2024 to provide scholarship to students from other backward classes (OBC) category. The new Medhashree Prakalpa scheme will benefit around 2.63 lakh students every year. The Medhashree scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on 19 January 2023. While addressing a rally, CM Banerjee said every single person in Bengal should have access to the basic amenities.
CM Banerjee also stated that "The central government has stopped scholarships for students of OBC and other minorities. But don't be worried. We will be providing the same grant to them". The TMC supremo also said that attempts were being made to create division among the people of West Bengal, and urged people not to pay heed to them.
Medhashree Scholarship Scheme in WB Budget 2024-25
On 8th February 2024, FM presented West Bengal Budget 2024-25. While presenting the Budget, Finance minister said "A new scholarship scheme, namely ‘Medhasree’—PreMatric Scholarship to the OBC students studying in classes V-VIII, fully funded by the Government of West Bengal has been launched. During 2022-23, an amount of Rs. 24.01 crore has been released for giving ‘Medhasree’ Pre-Matric Scholarship to the OBC students".About West Bengal Medhashree Scholarship Scheme 2024
CM Mamata Banerjee said "I'm delighted to launch the Medhashree scheme, which will provide scholarships to students from Other Backward Classes". In the Medhashree scholarship scheme, students belonging to the backward and minority communities will be entitled to Rs. 800 as annual grant. West Bengal government would do its bit to protect interests of students. Medhashree Prakalpa scheme is going to benefit 2.63 lakh students every year. Also WB government has implemented 17 per cent reservation for OBCs.
How to Apply Online for WB Medhashree Scheme
The Medhashree scholarship scheme was announced by CM Mamata Banerjee on 19 Jan 2023. However, she did not mentioned about the Medhashri prakalpa apply online process. Like other scholarship schemes, it is expected that Medhashree prakalpa scheme application forms would also be invited. It is highly likely that Medhashree scholarship online registration form would be invited through online mode. After verification only, students shall be able to get annual grant of Rs. 800. As soon as we get any information of Medhashree scholarship scheme apply online process, we will update it in this article.Eligibility Criteria for WB Medhashree Prakalpa
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal state.
- Applicant must belong to other backward class (OBC) category.
- Students from minority community may also get annual grant.
List of Documents required for Medhashree Scholarship Scheme
- Aadhar card
- Caste certificate
- Bank passbook
- Mobile number
- Recent passport size photograph
Data is a reworked version of article - https://www.republicworld.com/india/bengal-cabinet-approves-scholarship-scheme-for-obc-students-articleshow/
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