• In a major step toward eradicating child marriage in the state by 2026, the Assam government has launched the ‘Nijut Moina 2.0’ scheme, aiming to safeguard and empower over 4 lakh girls through education and financial support.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently inaugurated the second edition of the initiative, which builds on the success of the earlier phase.
• The scheme now covers girls enrolled in higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses, offering monthly financial assistance ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500, depending on the academic level.
• The goal is to remove economic hurdles that often lead to early marriages and dropout rates among young women.