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.
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.
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.
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”.
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