Samaritan Mission School in West Bengal's Howrah district has been ranked among the world's top 10 inspirational schools. The school was congratulated by the Chief Minister of the state, Mamta Banerjee. This honour is received under the category of overcoming adversity. The founder of the school also extended her gratitude. The rankings are released by a UK based organisation. The school was started back in 2001 with just three students and now has almost 6500 students mostly from underprivileged backgrounds. The monthly fee of the school is Rs 200. Besides education, the school also provides vocational training to students, local women and other victims of domestic abuse.
