Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Monthly Scholarships for Girl Students To Prevent Child Marriage in Assam (Watch Video)

In a significant move to prevent child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new scholarship program for girl students during a press conference on October 6. Under the "Nijut Moina Scheme," girl students enrolled in schools and colleges will receive a monthly scholarship of INR 1,000, while postgraduate students will benefit from a scholarship of INR 2,500. Sarma emphasized that this initiative aims to empower young girls and provide them with financial support to continue their education. He stated, "This step will prove helpful in stopping child marriage in Assam." Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma To Distribute Financial Aid to Girl Students Under Nijut Moina Scheme.

 CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Nijut Moina Scheme

#WATCH | Guwahati: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "To stop the practice of child marriage, girl students studying in schools and colleges will get a scholarship of Rs 1000 every month. Postgraduate girl students will get Rs 2,500 every month... This step will prove helpful… pic.twitter.com/K5rBP6R295

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