Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Nijut Moina 2.0

Government is committed to bring child marriage to zero by 2026: CM

Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa on Wednesday launched Nijut Monia 2.0, with starting the state wide distribution of forms for the scheme at a central function held at Birinchi Kumar Barua Auditorium in Gauhati University.

It may be noted that under the scheme, in the year 2025-26, four lakh students covering Higher Secondary, Under Graduate, Post Graduate, and B.Ed will be given monthly financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 1,000/ (HS), Rs. 1250/ (UG), and Rs. 2500/ (PG).

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said that ‘Nijut Moina’ is a scheme, which serves as a source of hope and fulfilling aspirations of the girl students of the state. Considering the potential of the scheme towards bringing about large scale social changes the parameter of Nijut Moina 2.0 has been expanded to bring more beneficiaries under it.

Though Nijut Moina 1.0 covered state universities, and provincial colleges, the Chief Minister said that steps have been made to bring Central Universities in the state, namely Tezpur University and Assam University in its ambit. Last year, 1.60 lakh girl students were benefitted by the scheme. However, this year, four lakh girls will be given financial assistance under the scheme. Dr. Sarma said that Nijut Moina 2.0 will cover girl students of first and second year of HS, first and second year of UG and first and second year of PG. In the next year, the final year students of UG will be brought under the ambit, thereby ensuring 100 per cent coverage of girl students under the scheme. Subsequently, Nijut Moina will cover 10 lakh girl students, the Chief Minister added.

Dr. Sarma moreover, said that for parents who wish to educate their daughters but face financial constraints, Nijut Moina would serve as a source of hope and inspiration. He said that Nijut Moina scheme will now cover students of state universities and students enrolled in self-financing courses.

The Chief Minister moreover, said that schemes like Orunodoi and Nijut Moina are benefiting students across all castes, tribes, and religions. The Government is putting in sincere efforts for opening doors of opportunities and brighter futures to the students. The growing number of colleges and universities has broadened the chances for the students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations.

Dr. Sarma on the occasion also said, “We have renewed our tirade against child marriage. With the launch of Nijut Moina 2.0, four lakh girl students will save themselves from the scourge child marriage while fulfilling their dreams of being academically empowered. We are committed to bring down child marriage to zero by 2026”.

The applications thus distributed, should be submitted to the institutions and data are to be uploaded via SCERT, Darpan and Samarth Portals.

Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, VC Gauhati University Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Secretary School and Higher Education Narayan Konwar, and host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Besides, several ministers, MLAs, Principals and students from across the state also joined the central programme held at Gauhati University virtually, a press release stated.

Also read: Nijut Moina 2.0 launched across state to empower girl students

Also Watch: