Shikshashree Scheme: For information on how to apply, click here. Shikshashree Scheme offers annual scholarships to all students.

 The Sikshashree Scheme ensures that no one is left behind by economic issues. Each child will turn the book's pages. The government of West Bengal has introduced a number of programmes for the economically and socially disadvantaged sections. This ranges from Kadhyasree to Kanyashree, etc. The state government, however, has also given the subject of girls' education in scheduled and tribal groups substantial consideration.

Shikshashree scheme has been introduced for them as a result. Schoolgirls from tribal areas will get an annual grant through this programme. To take advantage of the scheme's benefits, applications can be submitted both online and offline. To be eligible for the yearly stipend, each applicant must have a bank account. Direct government contributions will be made to the bank account. which will provide benefits to the applicants.

Click here for Official Website : https://wb.gov.in/government-schemes-details-shikshashree.aspx

Project 'Shikshasree' goal: By reducing the rate of school dropouts, this project aims to reintegrate girls from Scheduled Castes and Tribes families into the educational system. The majority of the time, the school itself covers the primary and minimal cost of education. However, there may still be some educational costs that families with little resources cannot afford.

Many families made the decision to send their children home from school at that time. As a result, the girl's prospects for future independence are greatly diminished. In order to address all of these socioeconomic limitations, the "Shikshasree" project was created.

What type of allowance will this project offer?

The "Shikshasree" programme will provide an annual allowance to girls in Classes V through VIII.

Fifth grade	Rs. 500/-
Sixth grade	Rs. 650/-
Seventh grade	Rs. 700/-
Eighth grade	Rs. 80/-

Who is eligible to profit from the Shikashree project?

1) The West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department's Shikashree Scheme is open to students who are members of the state's Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).

2) Must live in the state permanently.

3) Students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes enrolled in classes V through VIII at any government-approved institution.

4) The family's annual income should not exceed 2,50,000 rupees.

5) There won't be any further scholarship winners.

It should be mentioned that lodging in a hostel prevents the application from being filed.

Documents for application in Sikshashree Scheme.

1) Caste Certificate,
2) Applicant’s own bank account,
3) Income proof,
4) Aadhaar Card,
5) Passport size photograph of the applicant.

Application Procedure.

To fill the Shikshashree scheme application form you have to contact your school authority. The submitted applications will be scrutinized by the school authorities, all the information will be collated and forwarded to the project officer in the district through the sub-divisional office.