Assam’s Daughters Rise: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expands Nijut Moina Scheme to Empower 3.5 Lakh Girls

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Nijut Moina Scheme 2025-26: In a landmark step toward women’s empowerment and educational reform, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expanded the Mukhyamantrir Nijut Moina Asoni 2.0 scheme to reach more than 3.5 lakh girl students in the 2025–26 academic year. The initiative, launched at the Bhogeshwar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, is designed to strengthen girls’ access to higher education, eliminate child marriage, and build a confident, educated generation ready to lead Assam into a brighter future.

Key Takeaways from Assam’s Nijut Moina 2.0 Scheme

• 3.5 lakh girl students will receive monthly financial aid in 2025–26, up from 1.6 lakh in 2024–25.

• Monthly aid: ₹1,000 for Class XI–XII, ₹1,250 for undergraduate & teacher-training, ₹2,500 for postgraduates.

• Zero dropout rate recorded among girls in higher secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

• Child marriage rates once as high as 60–75% have dropped sharply due to strict action and awareness.

• From Nov 15, matric students get ₹300 per month until exams for study materials.

• The scheme expanded to include 3rd-year, 5th-semester, polytechnic, and ITI students.

• The government aims to reach 10 lakh beneficiaries in coming years.

• Around 8,000 arrests made since the 2022 pledge to end child marriage.

Education as the Strongest Weapon of Change

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that education is the most effective tool against early marriage and poverty. By providing direct financial assistance, the government is ensuring that no girl leaves her studies due to financial constraints. “Not a single girl promoted from first to second year dropped out last year,” the Chief Minister said proudly, emphasizing how Nijut Moina has instilled confidence and self-reliance among students.

A Sharp Rise in Enrolment and Hope

According to official data, the number of beneficiaries rose from 1,61,302 in 2024–25 to 3,50,265 this year,  a steep increase that reflects a new wave of enrollment in higher education. The state’s Gross Enrolment Ratio for girls improved from 37% to 44%, while the dropout rate fell from 25% to 17%. These figures demonstrate that Nijut Moina 2.0 is not just a welfare scheme but a social transformation movement.

Curbing Child Marriage: From Pledge to Progress

Sarma reminded the audience of the grim past when many girls were married at 12, mothers by 14, and burdened with two or three children before turning 20. On August 15, 2022, he pledged to free Assam from the evil of child marriage,  a promise backed by action, as the government arrested nearly 8,000 offenders within two years.

Districts such as Dhubri, Mankachar, Nagaon, Morigaon, Darrang, and Barpeta were among the worst affected. Today, through education and law enforcement, that reality is rapidly changing.

Beyond Education: A Broader Vision for Empowerment

The government’s efforts extend beyond scholarships. Initiatives such as free college admissions, bicycles for Class 9 girls, scooters for meritorious students, and women’s reservation in government jobs complement the Nijut Moina scheme. Sarma said the goal is to create an ecosystem where poverty never forces a girl into marriage and education becomes every family’s first priority.

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He added that Assam is witnessing a phase of industrial transformation ,  with women being trained in Bengaluru for employment at the Tata Semiconductor Project in Jagiroad, Assamese nurses working in Singapore, and future opportunities opening in Japan and South Korea. 

“This is the new Assam , one that stands on education, respect, and opportunity,” Sarma declared.

Financial Support That Makes Education Possible

Under Nijut Moina 2.0, aid is structured to help students focus on learning:

• ₹1,000/month for Class XI–XII students.

• ₹1,250/month for undergraduate and integrated teacher-training courses.

• ₹2,500/month for postgraduate students (up to 10 months).

Additionally, from November 15 until the end of matric examinations, every student appearing will receive ₹300/month for books and essential supplies. Future installments will be sent directly to students’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) every month on the 10th.

Empowerment Through Values and Responsibility

During the launch, CM Sarma addressed the students directly, sharing three life principles:

1. Be responsible toward your parents and society.

2. Become self-reliant and valuable contributors to the community.

3. Spread positivity and optimism across Assam.

He urged girls to marry only after completing their education and becoming financially independent. “Assam needs positive-minded citizens who act as guiding lights and lead the state forward with optimism,” he said.

Building Assam’s Future: Growth Through Peace and Equality

Sarma emphasized that as a developing state, Assam must balance growth with fairness in resource distribution. “Our progress depends on peace and harmony. We must reject conflict and build a compassionate society,” he said. He also issued a strict warning against crimes targeting women, stating that anyone,  regardless of religion , found guilty of such crimes or of practicing polygamy would face a minimum of seven years in jail.

Women Who Define Assam’s Legacy

Paying tribute to Assam’s proud history of courageous women, Sarma mentioned Mula Gabhoru, Kanaklata, Sati Sadhani, and Sati Radhika icons who symbolize bravery, sacrifice, and leadership. He noted that Assamese women have won Jnanpith Awards, excelled in literature, science, and culture, and continue to bring glory to the state. The Chief Minister reiterated that the women of Assam remain the true strength and spirit of its progress.

A State Marching Toward Equality and Hope

The Nijut Moina Asoni 2.0 scheme has become more than a financial-aid programme,  it is a social revolution that intertwines education, empowerment, and equality. By combining economic support with moral guidance and opportunity, Assam is scripting a new story for its daughters , one where education replaces early marriage and confidence replaces fear.

As CM Himanta Biswa Sarma aptly said,

“This is the new Assam we are building ,  one where our daughters can dream without fear and succeed with dignity.”

A New Dawn of Social Reform Through the Teachings of Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji

While the Assam government’s Nijut Moina Scheme is transforming the lives of girls through education and empowerment, Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has been leading a parallel revolution in building a truly civilized and value-based society. His divine guidance is shaping a generation that rejects social evils like dowry, extravagance, and blind rituals.

At all the Satlok Ashrams of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji, marriages take place in the simplest and purest form ;  Dahej Mukt Vivah (dowry-free marriages) in just 17 minutes. Neither the bride’s family gives dowry, nor does the groom’s side demand anything. The entire ceremony happens in a single day, without any show-off, DJ, or wasteful spending. Instead, the couple begins their new life by receiving the holy book “Jeene Ki Rah” and partaking in Bhandara (community meal) organized at the ashram.

Through this divine movement, lakhs of dowry-free marriages have already taken place under His guidance ,  setting a powerful example for the world. Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji has relieved parents from the heavy financial burden of marriage, inspiring society to focus on spiritual and moral upliftment rather than material display.

He teaches that the true purpose of human life is to attain Satbhakti (true devotion) and achieve moksha (salvation). According to Him, worldly transactions like dowry, greed, and pride increase karmic debts, trapping souls in the endless cycle of birth and death. Only by following the path of true devotion shown by a Tatvdarshi Sant can one escape this bondage and attain eternal peace.

This spiritual vision of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji aligns with the mission of creating a progressive, equal, and compassionate society ; one free from social evils and filled with true knowledge and peace.

For more divine knowledge and teachings, visit the official website www.jagatgururampalji.org and the YouTube channel Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj.

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