Bihar Students in Government Schools to Get Bank Accounts
Schools in Bihar will open bank accounts for children studying in government schools. The Education Department has issued instructions to all districts across the state. The work must be completed by December 31, 2026. This covers children in every government school in the state.
Context
Context: Bihar is one of India's most populous states. Bank accounts for school children are often part of wider government efforts to bring more people into formal banking, which can help with direct payments and savings.
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