Standard of education in West Bengal has “improved a lot”, as the state board students are now securing marks on par with those studying in ICSE and CBSE boards, said CM Mamata Banerjee. She further even urged the students to move to foreign countries for higher education and return back to Bengal post the completion of their course.
Attending a programme in Netaji Indoor Stadium she added “Earlier, there was a disparity between the numbers secured by students of West Bengal board and those of CBSE and ICSE boards. Many of them (state board students) did not find enough opportunities for higher education. Now the situation has changed. They get 80 to 90 per cent marks, much like those of CBSE and ICSE.”
Mentioning about the state run education schemes such as Kanyashree, Sikshashree, the CM stated about her government taking up multiple initiatives to make sure that students do not discontinue their education owing to financial constraints.
"When it comes to higher education, Jadavpur and Calcutta universities occupy the number one spot. Bengal also provides best primary education. We are proud of the talents produced in Bengal,” added the CM.
Ms Banerjee distributed student credit cards across 8000 beneficiaries following her government’s scheme for assisting students in higher education.