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Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina 2.0 in Guwahati — a flagship monthly financial assistance scheme aimed at increasing girls’ enrolment in higher education.Key Points:
- Launch Venue: Birinchi Kumar Barua Auditorium, Gauhati University; parallel events held across Assam.
- Objective: Reduce dropout rates and promote higher education among girls.
- Eligibility: All girl students in government & government-aided institutions, irrespective of family income.
- Financial Assistance (for 10 months/year):
- HS First Year – ₹10,000 (₹1,000/month)
- Graduate – ₹12,500 (₹1,250/month)
- Postgraduate – ₹25,000 (₹2,500/month)
- Coverage (FY 2025–26): Over 4 lakh girl students to benefit.
Updated Aug 6 2025, 2:05 PM — Source: NewsOnAIR