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Detailed explanation-1: -West Bengal CM launches ‘Student Credit Card’, offers loan upto Rs 10 lakh.

Detailed explanation-2: -Student Credit Card Scheme of Government of West Bengal launched to provide study loan at nominal interest – Application developed by NIC, WB. within and outside India. availed under this Credit Card including the Moratorium/repayment holiday.

Detailed explanation-3: -West Bengal issues ‘Student Credit Card’ among beneficiaries This loan scheme is available to students who have passed the class 10 exam. Students can borrow up to Rs. 10 lakh through this scheme at a low annual interest rate. This initiative will help students from low-income households achieve their goals.

Detailed explanation-4: -West Bengal government has launched an education loan scheme for students aiming for higher studies.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a West Bengal Student Credit Card? The West Bengal student credit card scheme was introduced by the Higher Education Department of the West Bengal government in June 2021 to help students pursue higher education without getting burdened by financial hurdles.