Guwahati, Aug 6, 2025: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the statewide distribution of free application forms for Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni 2.0 at Gauhati University, aiming to empower female students and curb child marriage through education.
The scheme is set to benefit over 4 lakh students during 2025–26, covering those in Higher Secondary (HS), Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and B.Ed courses. Monthly financial assistance under the programme includes ₹1,000 for HS students, ₹1,250 for UG students, and ₹2,500 for PG students.
Applications will be submitted to educational institutions, with data uploaded via SCERT, Darpan, and Samarth portals. In the previous academic year (2024-25), more than 1.6 lakh students benefitted from the scheme.
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Speaking at the launch, Dr. Sarma reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that education acts as a tool for social change, especially in eradicating child marriage and uplifting women through academic opportunities.
