Finally, the day has arrived when the Sarathi Scheme is launched in West Bengal. Under this scheme, free bicycles will be distributed to eligible students. Students get Free bycles on class 8th insted of clas 9th. This was announced by the CM on Tuesday. 12.6 lakh students will get bicycles in the financial year 2026-27. This is not a New scheme, but the replacement of the old Sabooj Sathi
The previous Chief Minister of West Bengal launched a bicycle distribution scheme called the Sabooj Sathi Scheme in 2015. Under which the government distributes bicycles to the girl students of the 8th class. But now the new government of West Bengal has renamed this scheme with its new name, i.e. Sarathi Scheme. Now, after rebranding this old scheme, the government is also going to conduct the verification of the fresh profiles of the students, so that all the genuine students will get the bicycle at distribution time.
The verification of the students’ profiles will be done by the head of the school, and they have to update all the fresh details about the students if required. Then, after completing the verification, the government conduct the Bicycle distribution at the block or Municipal levels all over the state.
West Bengal Sarathi Scheme
The government is now rebranding the old bicycle distribution scheme of West Bengal. In this scheme, the government distributed bicycles to the 9th-class students. Now all the heads of the schools are required to visit the official portal of the Government, i.e. Sarathi Portal, and then complete the verification of the students’ profiles.
This scheme is launched to improve the quality of education, and after getting the bicycle, the students can easily access education. Most of the time, if school is far away from home, then it becomes difficult for the girl students to come to school. By providing bicycles to the girl students, the government also wants to encourage the students to pursue higher education.
Not only this, but the state government also promotes mobility among girl students, and an eco-friendly transportation system is also available for them. Parents are also not as worried about sending their girl child to school due to the long distance. With the help of a bicycle, they can easily come to school on time.
WB Bicycle Distribution Scheme For 8th Class Students
| Scheme Type | Bicycle Distribution Scheme |
| Old Name | Sabooj Sathi |
| New Name | Sarathi |
| Students eligible | 8th Class Female students |
| Benefits | Bicycle from the government side |
| How to Get | Complete verification with the help of the school authority |
Objective of Scheme
By providing bicycles to girl students, the government wants to reduce the dropout rate of girl students from school for higher education. Now education has become more accessible, and parents are also encouraged to send their girl child to school for secondary education. Reaching school on time will also increase the attendance rate of the students.
This scheme also plays a very important role for those students who come to school from remote areas of the state. Now, with the help of this transportation system, students go to school regularly.
West Bengal Sabooj Sathi Scheme Changes in Sarathi Scheme
| Sabooj Sathi | Sarathi Scheme |
| This scheme was first introduced in 2015 by the Previous TMC government and was introduced by Mamata Banerjee | Now, the new BJP government, under the guidelines of the new CM of the state, rebranded this scheme with its new Name |
| Benefits given to the 8th-class girl students | After the new Change, the government conducted the Fresh profile verification of the students of 8th class |
| The old bicycle had a blue and white colour | But now the bicycle comes in saffron Color |
West Bengal Bicycle Distribution Scheme Verification Process
With the change of the new name of the old scheme from Sabooj Sathi to Sarathi Scheme, the government also directed all the heads of schools to complete the Fresh Profile verification process of the 8th class students.
- The heads of the schools have to visit the Sarathi Portal of West Bengal and then, using their credentials, need to Login.
- Then have to verify the Fresh Profile of the 9th class students.
- At the time of verification, they have to verify whether the current address of the students and mobile number are correct or not. If not, then they have to change the same with the Fresh Data.
- Apart from the above, the government also have to verify that students have previously received the benefit of a similar scheme from the state and central government.
- Then, after putting all the details to complete this verification process, the school authority has to submit and then finalise the verification.
- Once you update the profile verification with fresh data, you can not make changes to the same.
NOTE: It is important to complete the verification process before approval.
Who Are Eligible To Get a Bicycle?
- Female students of West Bengal State.
- Eligible students must be enrolled in any government-aided or government-run school.
- You are students of 8th of the academic year 2026.
Checklist of Documents
- West Bengal residence certificate
- School ID Card of students
- Age proof documents.
- 8th class study record
FAQ’s
Students can not apply separately; the school authority applies from their side.
So that only genuine students will receive cycle benefits.
The verification process can be done by the head authorities of the school.
No, only girl students will be eligible for the scheme.
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