Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to boost girls' education and combat child marriage

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Assam's 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to provide monthly financial aid for girl students from higher secondary to postgraduate levels. The initiative, worth Rs. 1500 crore, aims to encourage higher education and reduce child marriage, targeting 10 lakh girls over four years and linking benefits to attendance and marital status.