PoliticsWest Bengal Renames Sabuj Sathi to Sarathi, 12.59 Lakh Students to Receive Bicycles
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the rebranding of the Sabuj Sathi scheme to Sarathi. Under this scheme, 12.59 lakh students will receive bicycles this academic year. The government plans to establish a cycle manufacturing facility in Howrah and has allocated Rs 300 crore as a composite grant for schools. Adhikari criticized the previous TMC government for supplying substandard bicycles and accused it of biased scholarship distribution.
Deccan Herald·3h ago·Howrah

