The Assam government on Sunday( 6 October 2024) began implementing the 'Nijut Moina' scheme, encouraging girl students to pursue higher studies.

• Under the scheme, all girl students from Classes 11 to post-graduate level will be provided with monthly stipends.
• The stipends are Rs 1,000 for students of Classes 11 and 12, Rs 1,250 for degree students and Rs 2,500 for students pursing post-graduation. 
• The stipends, however, come with two conditions: firstly the students will have to attend their classes regularly, be disciplined and fare well in exams, and secondly, they cannot get married until post-graduation.