Assam's Nijut Moina 2.0: Fighting Child Marriage, Empowering Girls' Education
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Nijut Moina 2.0 scheme to eliminate child marriages by 2026. This initiative aims to help over 4 lakh girls by providing financial aid to support their education. The scheme's expansion covers various educational levels, striving to empower and educate girls across Assam.
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In a major initiative to combat child marriages, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged to reduce such occurrences to zero by 2026, with the help of the second edition of the 'Nijut Moina' scheme.
The scheme will support over 4 lakh girls, assisting them in pursuing their education and avoiding early marriage. It offers monthly financial assistance to girl students in higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.
The state government is determined to address social disparities by expanding the scheme's reach, aiming to include students across state and central universities. This initiative stands as a beacon of hope for families facing financial challenges, emphasizing education regardless of socio-economic background.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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