West Bengal to Receive Rs 2,700 Crore for School Infrastructure Upgrade
· India · India Today, Indian Express
West Bengal's BJP government is set to receive Rs 2,700 crore from the Union education ministry under the Project Approval Board (PAB) funding for 2026-27. The funds, shared 60:40 between the Centre and state, aim to address longstanding infrastructure gaps in government and state-aided schools. Key focus areas include classrooms, toilets, drinking water, electricity, and accessibility facilities. The state also plans to install sanitary napkin-vending machines in 9,000 senior secondary schools and allocate Rs 500 crore separately for water pipeline projects.
Why it matters
The funding will directly improve basic amenities in West Bengal's schools, potentially boosting attendance and retention, especially among adolescent girls.
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