Kanyashree Prakalpa recognized as the best project by United Nations
The state government's Kanyashree Prakalpa was adjudged as the best project and was awarded the first prize in United Nations Public Service Award for Asia Pacific on June 23rd in The Hague. The Kanyashree Prakalpa, which has helped more than 40 lakh female students across the state, was ranked the best among 552 such social sector schemes from across 62 countries that were nominated for the coveted award. The award was presented at the World Public Service Forum by UN Assistant Secretary General. After receiving the award, the Hon'ble Chief Minister dedicated it to the Kanyashree girls and said, "We are delighted on behalf of our countrymen and the people of Bengal to receive the first prize on UN Public Service Day. Receiving the first prize from the UN for Kanyashree is a huge honour and recognition".