West Bengal Government Transfers ₹296.64 Crore to State-Run Schools for Development

PTI, July 4, 2026, Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said Rs 296.64 crore was transferred through net banking to 80,375 government, aided and sponsored schools in the state for their development.

Adhikari said that, as a pilot project, ISKCON would provide midday meals to schools in a large part of Kolkata from August 1, while the state government would additionally provide eggs to students through self-help groups (SHGs).

Announcing the disbursal of funds under the composite grant, he said:

"Though the amount, considering the number of schools, is not high, the funds were very necessary for the institutions."

"Owing to the previous government's failures over the last three years in policy, its arrogance and neglect, educational institutions have been deprived," the Chief Minister said.

Adhikari said 60 per cent of the composite grant for schools is provided by the Centre, while the remaining 40 per cent is borne by the state government.

The CM said ISKCON would provide "satvik and wholesome food" to students as part of the pilot project in a large part of Kolkata.

Along with the meals, the state government would provide eggs to students through self-help groups to ensure a protein-rich and balanced diet, he added.