West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a message on Saturday, November 14, for Children’s Day 2026, focusing on the critical roles of education, nutrition, and proper guidance in a child's development. In a post on X, the Chief Minister stated that every child deserves the chance to learn, dream big, and grow within a safe and supportive environment to contribute to the nation'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," the Chief Minister said.
The message follows previous government initiatives to bolster girls' education in the state. During the Kanya Ratna Divas programme in Kolkata on August 14, the state announced that annual financial aid under the Kanya Ratna scheme would increase from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 starting in 2027. Additionally, a proposal was made to raise one-time higher education assistance from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000.
Further measures include the implementation of the Centre’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme in West Bengal. The government also introduced a Swami Vivekananda scholarship initiative with a Rs 100 crore allocation to support students preparing for national-level exams or pursuing studies abroad.
