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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Nijut Moina 2.0 to cover 4L girls, aims to end child marriage by 2026
Guwahati: Nijut Moina 2.0, the second edition of the ambitious scheme of the Assam govt to check child marriage by providing universal free admission to girl students from higher secondary to PG-level, will cover about four lakh girl students this year, more than double from last year's 1.6 lakh beneficiaries. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed admission forms at Gauhati University on Wednesday to formally launch the initiative. He said irrespective of religion and caste, the Assam govt is committed to bringing down child marriage to zero by 2026 by facilitating the study of girls up to higher classes. "We have renewed our tirade against child marriage. With the launch of Nijut Moina 2.0, four lakh girl students will save themselves from its scourge while fulfilling their academic dreams," Sarma said. Under the scheme, monthly financial assistance will be transferred to students' bank accounts via direct benefit transfer (DBT) -- Rs 1,000 for HS students, Rs 1,250 for undergraduate students, and Rs 2,500 for postgraduates. The 2025-26 edition will cover HS, UG, PG, and BEd students. Eligibility is open to all unmarried girl students domiciled in Assam, regardless of economic background. However, married girls are excluded — except those pursuing PG and BEd studies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Back Pain Treatments That Might Surprise You! Back Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo Daughters of ministers, MPs, and MLAs, as well as in-service women admitted to BEd courses via deputation, are also ineligible, the CM said. To expand its reach, Nijut Moina 2.0 now includes central universities such as Tezpur University and Assam University, alongside provincialised colleges and self-financing courses. The Nijut Moina scheme will play a major role in enabling these girls to continue their studies, thus preventing child marriages, he asserted. "We have a society where even a 14-year-old has to live with the tag of someone's third wife. These girls are first stopped from attending school, then forced into marriage and pressured to bear children," Sarma added. He noted the contrasting pictures in the state — while in some areas 22-year-old girls are mothers of four children, others of the same age at institutions like Cotton University in Guwahati are seen pursuing PG degrees. Sarma explained that Nijut Moina 2.0 will cover girl students of the first and second years of HS, the first and second years of UG, and the first and second years 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.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Assam govt committed to eradicating child marriage by 2026: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government is committed to bringing down the number of child marriages in the state to zero by 2026. He said the second edition of the 'Nijut Moina' scheme will enable the eradication of the menace. "We have renewed our fight against child marriage with the launch of Nijut Moina 2.0, which will cover over 4 lakh girls in Assam, saving them from child marriage and giving wings to their educational dreams," Sarma said, while launching the second edition of the scheme here by distributing forms to girl students. The scheme is an important chapter in the state government's efforts to fight against child marriage and will assist over 4 lakh girls in escaping child marriage to become academically empowered, he said. "For parents who wish to educate their daughters but face financial constraints, Nijut Moina serves as a source of hope and inspiration," he asserted. In Assam, two societies co-exist -- one in which 22-year-old daughters go for higher education in universities and the other in which 14-year-old girls are pressured into marriage and motherhood, Sarma claimed. "We are committed to eradicating this social disparity and bringing down the number of child marriages in the state to zero by 2026," he added. Sarma claimed that Assam is the only state in India which provides universal free admission to students. "Our goal is to ensure that every child in Assam gets access to quality education, irrespective of religion, caste, tribe or gender. We are solely focused on realising this goal," he said. The growing number of colleges and universities has broadened the chances for the students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations, he said. Assam is now self-reliant, determined and full of aspirations with the state's youth actively contributing to nation-building, Sarma added. Considering the potential of the scheme towards bringing about large-scale social changes, the parameters of Nijut Moina 2.0 have been expanded to bring more beneficiaries under it to cover students of state universities, the two central universities and self-financing courses. The second edition of the scheme will cover girl students of first and second year of higher secondary, first and second year of undergraduate and first and second year of postgraduate education. Girls from all families, irrespective of their economic condition, are eligible for this scheme. Girl students of class 11 will receive Rs 1,000 per month, those in degree first year will get Rs 1,250 per month and those in post-graduation and will receive Rs 2,500 per month. Married girls, except in those in PG and categories, and in-service candidates, daughters of ministers, MPs and MLAs and those receiving scooters under the Banikanta Kakati Award, unless they opt out of the scooter award, are not eligible under the scheme.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Government schemes are benefiting students across all castes, tribes, and religions: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa launched Nijut Monia 2.0, with starting the state wide distribution of forms for the scheme. It may be noted that under the scheme, in the year 2025-26, four lakh students covering Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, Post Graduate, and will be given monthly financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 1,000/ (HS), Rs. 1250/ (UG), and Rs. 2500/ (PG). 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. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 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. 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 at state universities and students enrolled in self-financing courses. Live Events 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. Today's Assam is self-reliant, determined and full of aspirations. The youth of the state are actively contributing to nation-building. The growing number of colleges and universities has widened the opportunities for students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations. The Chief Minister said that Assam has travelled a long way in its education sector. Today, 25 Medical Colleges exist in various stages, over 25 Universities, close to 400 colleges and much more. The upcoming Swahid Kanaklata Baruah University will be another feather in its cap. From IIT to AIIMS, from National Forensic University to IIIT, from Sainik School to Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya to Adarsha Vidyalaya, every institution of eminence has spearheaded an academic revolution in the state. The presence of universities and medical colleges with respect to the density of the population, today Assam stands one of the top 10 states of the country. Therefore, in this changed landscape, students especially the girls need to come forward in lending their hands in realizing a New Assam. 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'.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Assam govt committed to eradicating child marriage by 2026: Himanta
Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government is committed to bringing down the number of child marriages in the state to zero by 2026. Assam govt committed to eradicating child marriage by 2026: Himanta He said the second edition of the 'Nijut Moina' scheme will enable the eradication of the menace. "We have renewed our fight against child marriage with the launch of Nijut Moina 2.0, which will cover over 4 lakh girls in Assam, saving them from child marriage and giving wings to their educational dreams," Sarma said, while launching the second edition of the scheme here by distributing forms to girl students. The scheme is an important chapter in the state government's efforts to fight against child marriage and will assist over 4 lakh girls in escaping child marriage to become academically empowered, he said. "For parents who wish to educate their daughters but face financial constraints, Nijut Moina serves as a source of hope and inspiration," he asserted. In Assam, two societies co-exist one in which 22-year-old daughters go for higher education in universities and the other in which 14-year-old girls are pressured into marriage and motherhood, Sarma claimed. "We are committed to eradicating this social disparity and bringing down the number of child marriages in the state to zero by 2026," he added. Sarma claimed that Assam is the only state in India which provides universal free admission to students. "Our goal is to ensure that every child in Assam gets access to quality education, irrespective of religion, caste, tribe or gender. We are solely focused on realising this goal," he said. The growing number of colleges and universities has broadened the chances for the students, enabling them to pursue diverse educational paths without limitations, he said. Assam is now self-reliant, determined and full of aspirations with the state's youth actively contributing to nation-building, Sarma added. Considering the potential of the scheme towards bringing about large-scale social changes, the parameters of Nijut Moina 2.0 have been expanded to bring more beneficiaries under it to cover students of state universities, the two central universities and self-financing courses. The second edition of the scheme will cover girl students of first and second year of higher secondary, first and second year of undergraduate and first and second year of postgraduate education. Girls from all families, irrespective of their economic condition, are eligible for this scheme. Girl students of class 11 will receive ₹1,000 per month, those in degree first year will get ₹1,250 per month and those in post-graduation and will receive ₹2,500 per month. Married girls, except in those in PG and categories, and in-service candidates, daughters of ministers, MPs and MLAs and those receiving scooters under the Banikanta Kakati Award, unless they opt out of the scooter award, are not eligible under the scheme. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
