Guwahati, February 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a series of flagship initiatives aimed at supporting male students, fresh graduates and research scholars across the State.
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| Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hands over financial assistance under the Jibon Anuprerana scheme during a DBT programme in Guwahati. (Image: X@himantabiswa) |
The schemes - Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana, Jibon Anuprerana and Nijut Babu Asoni - were rolled out during a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme held at the Jyoti Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Khanapara.
Nijut Babu Asoni for Male Students
Under the newly announced Nijut Babu Asoni scheme, male students from economically underprivileged backgrounds enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses will receive financial assistance to continue their education. Undergraduate students will receive around ₹10,000 annually, while postgraduate students will get around ₹20,000 annually.
The scheme complements the existing Nijut Moina Asoni for girl students. According to the Chief Minister, both initiatives together aim to cover 10 lakh students each and boost higher education enrolment while discouraging social evils such as child marriage.
Jibon Prerana for Fresh Graduates
Under the Jibon Prerana scheme, 48,319 fresh graduates from public institutions have been selected to receive ₹2,500 per month for 12 months through DBT. The assistance is intended to help graduates prepare for competitive exams, upskill and explore employment or entrepreneurship opportunities.
Jibon Anuprerana for Research Scholars
The Jibon Anuprerana scheme provides financial support to 2,112 research scholars, including 13 differently-abled scholars. Eligible PhD scholars will receive ₹25,000 per month, while differently-abled researchers will receive ₹40,000.
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Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Prashanta Phukan said the initiatives aim to build confidence among youth and support innovation and research.
Industry 4.0 Push
The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated Industry 4.0 technology centres and Centres of Excellence in ITIs and polytechnics across Assam in collaboration with Tata Technologies. These centres will introduce advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation and AI-based training to modernise technical education.
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the schemes reflect a holistic approach to education, supporting students from matriculation to research.
Sarma reiterated the Government’s vision of building a skilled, self-reliant Assam equipped for emerging global industries through reskilling, innovation and global collaborations.
