West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday, November 14, shared a message on the occasion of Children’s Day, stressing the importance of education, nutrition and proper guidance for children. He said every child should get an opportunity to learn, dream big and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
In his post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to provide children with the right opportunities and support so they can contribute to the country’s progress.
“On Children’s Day, I hope that every child has access to education, nutrition and guidance so that they get nurtured properly and grow up to become worthy citizens who contribute to our nation’s progress.
Every young mind deserves the opportunity to dream big, learn and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Happy Children’s Day,” he said.
The Chief Minister had earlier announced several measures to support girls’ education in West Bengal. These include increasing the annual financial assistance under the Kanya Ratna scheme from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 from 2027. The government also announced a proposal to increase one-time assistance for higher education from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
Kanya Ratna Scheme and Girls’ Education
The announcements were made on August 14 during the Kanya Ratna Divas programme in Kolkata. The state also announced the implementation of the Centre’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme in West Bengal.
Under the Kanya Ratna scheme, the enhanced annual assistance is aimed at supporting girl students and encouraging them to continue their education. The higher education assistance is intended to provide additional financial support after school.
The government also announced a separate Swami Vivekananda scholarship initiative for students interested in pursuing education abroad or appearing for national-level examinations, with an allocation of Rs 100 crore.
Through his Children’s Day message, Adhikari reiterated the importance of ensuring that children receive education, nutrition and proper guidance. His message highlighted the need to create an environment where every child gets the opportunity to learn, develop and contribute to society.
