Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches ‘Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0’ to boost girls’ higher education
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0 scheme in Guwahati- a monthly financial assistance scheme to increase girls’ enrolment in higher education.
Chief Minister Dr Sarma ceremonially distributed application forms of the scheme at Birinchi Kumar Barua Auditorium in Gauhati University. Simultaneously, programmes were held all over the state for the ceremonial distribution of the forms.
Nijut Moina, a flagship initiative of the Assam government, aims to empower girl students by providing financial support to reduce school dropout rates and promote higher education. Girls from all families, irrespective of their economic condition are eligible for this scheme.
As a part of the scheme, monthly financial assistance for girl students from HS to PG level in government and government aided educational institutions will be given. A student in HS First year will be entitled to Rs. 10 thousand that is Rs. 1 thousand every month for 10 months. A student at graduate level will be entitled to Rs. 12,500 that is Rs. 1250 for every month and PG level student will be entitled to 25,000 that is Rs. 2500 for every month for 10 months in a year. In this financial year, over four lakh girl students will get the benefit of this scheme.
