West Bengal's Plan For Students Returned From War-Hit Ukraine
NDTV
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that it is not possible for these students to spend a huge amount again for their education in another foreign country.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced to accommodate students from the state who had to leave their studies in Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine war while blaming the Central government for not taking any responsibility of these students.
Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat in Nabanna, Ms Banerjee said that it is not possible for these students to spend a huge amount again for their education in another foreign country.
"Two months on, the Central government has not yet taken any responsibility for the students who have returned from Ukraine. They have just asked the students to go to Poland and Hungary for their studies. But we have chalked out an idea as it is not possible for the students to spend a huge amount again for their education in another foreign country. The Chief Secretary, education secretary, medical health secretary have all been part of the plan," she said.
According to the West Bengal government, a total of 422 people were brought back to West Bengal from Ukraine. Out of which, 412 are medical students-- 409 MBBS students and three Dental students. Total of six Engineering students and one Veterinary student. Along with the students, there were three labourers.
