October 16, 2024

Assam Government has been working on cutting down child marriages in the state. So far many initiatives, operations has been implemented in the state with strict rules and regulations against child marriage.

To motivate girl students for education, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has now again introduced a new government initiative, Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Asoni (MMNMA), which will offer financial assistance to female students.

He said, “Each eligible girl student enrolled in Class 11 will receive an incentive of Rs 1000/- per month for a maximum of ten months, a total of Rs 10,000/- per year. An incentive of Rs 1250/- per month for a maximum of ten months, resulting in a total of Rs 12,500 per year to be paid to each of the eligible girl students enrolled in Graduation First Year.”

“The Registrars/Principals will collect and verify the application forms through the respective portal and submit the correct data for auto verification in the portal. From the second year onwards, there is no requirement for submitting an application. A certificate from the head of the institution, certifying the student’s continuity in the institution will be sufficient for availing benefits.”

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