Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Assam government has launched the 'Nijut Moina' scheme, offering monthly stipends to female students from class 11 to post-graduation for the next 5 years. This initiative aims to discourage child marriages by providing financial support to girls studying at different educational levels: Rs 1,000 per month for classes 11 and 12, Rs 1,250 for degree students, and Rs 2,500 for post-graduation students. The scheme is part of Assam's efforts to empower girls through education and reduce social barriers like early marriages.