Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Assam's Nijut Moina Scheme: Aiding Girls' Education Amidst Rising Guwahati Costs
Assam's Nijut Moina scheme is helping many girl students pursue their education with monthly financial aid.
However, some postgraduate students in Guwahati wonder if the stipend is enough to cover their living costs in the city where expenses are rising.
Assam government's scheme Nijut Moina aims to empower girl students through financial assistance
Over 3.5 lakh beneficiaries, targeting 10 lakh in coming years
Monthly stipends range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500 for students in classes 11 to postgraduate courses
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims no dropouts among girl students in higher education over the past year
PG students in Guwahati question if Rs 2,500 is enough to sustain their education and living expenses
- Who
- Girl students in Assam
- What
- Benefiting from the Nijut Moina scheme
- When
- Over the past year and continuing
- Where
- Assam, particularly in Guwahati
- Why
- To curb child marriage and improve girls' education
Government's Perspective
PG Students' Perspective
Scheme's Impact
Government's Perspective
Nijut Moina has helped reduce dropouts and empower girl students
PG Students' Perspective
While helpful, the stipend may not be enough to sustain PG students in Guwahati
- Scheme Name
- Nijut Moina
- Target Beneficiaries
- 10 lakh girl students
- Current Beneficiaries
- Over 3.5 lakh
- Stipend for PG Students
- Rs 2,500 per month
- CM's Claim
- No dropouts among girl students in higher education over the past year