Bengal education department has topped the Skoch award in the country in the education sector. The award, instituted in 2003, recognizes efforts in digital, financial, social inclusion, governance, inclusive growth, technology and applications and corporate leadership.

• West Bengal has bagged the prestigious ‘Star of Governance-SKOCH Award in Education’, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Banerjee said that the award will be bestowed on the state at a function in New Delhi on June 18.
• Instituted in 2003, the Skoch award recognises efforts in digital, financial, social inclusion, governance, inclusive growth, technology and applications and corporate leadership.