Assam Launches 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to Combat Child Marriage Through Education

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the 'Nijut Moina Scheme,' a Rs 1,500 crore initiative aimed at curbing child marriage by boosting enrollment of girl students in higher education. The scheme provides financial aid to girl students from higher secondary to post-graduate levels, emphasizing the importance of education in combating social issues.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the Rs 1,500 crore 'Nijut Moina Scheme' to combat child marriage through enhanced education opportunities for girls.

The scheme targets girl students from higher secondary to post-graduate levels in government and aided institutions, offering monthly financial assistance to increase school retention and delay marriages.

Aimed at creating a lasting social impact, the scheme hopes to empower girls, reduce teenage motherhood, and ensure educational continuity, promoting a decline in child marriage rates in the state.