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The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme by the Assam government provides monthly financial aid to ten Read More... lakh girl students pursuing Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation education. It aims to encourage continuous education and combat child marriage by offering admission incentives. Read less
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In a significant move to boost the education of girl students and combat social issues like child marriage, the Assam government has launched the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme. This initiative is designed to empower young women by providing them with essential financial support to pursue their higher studies.
What Is This Scheme?
The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme, launched in August 2024, is an educational financial assistance program by the Higher Education Department of Assam. Its core purpose is to offer monthly financial grants to ten lakh girl students. These grants act as incentives to ensure they continue their education without financial strain, covering Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation levels. This scheme is a key step towards eradicating child marriage and its harmful consequences.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
This scheme is specifically for unmarried girl students who are domiciled in Assam. To be eligible, they must be enrolled in government or venture educational institutions for their studies. The support is available for students pursuing Class 11-12 (Higher Secondary), Bachelor's degrees (Graduation), and Master's degrees (Post-Graduation), as well as Bachelor of Education programs. The goal is to provide a consistent financial push for girls to complete their educational journey.
Why This Scheme Is Important
The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme plays a vital role in encouraging girls to stay in school and complete their higher education. By providing monthly financial assistance, it directly addresses potential financial barriers that might force students, especially girls, to drop out or consider early marriage. The scheme promotes regular attendance and discipline, ensuring that beneficiaries are actively engaged in their studies and contributing to a better-educated society.
Objective
Benefits
- Hybrid Seed Plantation.
- Promotion of Natural Farming in Vegetable Crops.
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Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a girl student domiciled in Assam.
- You should be enrolled in a government or venture educational institution.
- The scheme covers students pursuing Higher Secondary (Class 11-12), Graduation (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.), Post-Graduation (M.A., M.Sc., M.Com.), or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) courses.
- You must be a regular student; correspondence or part-time students are not eligible.
- You must be unmarried, unless you are enrolled in Post-Graduation or Bachelor of Education courses.
- You need to maintain institutional discipline and follow all college/university rules.
- Regular class attendance is mandatory. Existing beneficiaries must show 75% attendance from the previous year.
- Daughters of Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Members of Legislative Assembly are not eligible.
How To Apply
Applications for the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni scheme are accepted offline at your respective educational institution. Your institution will then verify the details online through their institutional portal. Ensure you submit all required documents with your application to the designated authority within your college or university.
For official details and updates, please refer to the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam.
Documents Required
When applying, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Identity Proof: A government-issued identity card (original and a photocopy).
- Domicile Certificate: Your Assam domicile certificate (original and a photocopy).
- Academic Records: Attested copies of your mark sheets and certificates from your previous qualifying examination.
- Admission Proof: The original certificate confirming your current enrollment or admission to the institution.
- Bank Account Details: A photocopy of your bank passbook or account statement for direct benefit transfer.
- Unmarried Status Declaration: A self-declaration stating you are unmarried. (This is not required for Post-Graduation and B.Ed. students).
For existing beneficiaries, you will also need:
- An attendance certificate from your Head of Institution showing 75% attendance from the previous year.
- Your academic performance record from the previous year.
If you are applying for a first-year admission to a self-financed government course, you will need:
- A certificate confirming your first-year admission in that specific course.
FAQ’s
What is the monthly financial aid amount for students in Class 11 and 12?
Students pursuing Higher Secondary education (Classes 11 and 12) will receive ₹1,000 every month. This assistance is provided for a maximum of 10 months in an academic year, amounting to a total of ₹10,000 annually.
Can married girls pursuing Master's degrees or B.Ed. courses apply for this financial aid?
Yes, married girls are eligible to apply if they are enrolled in Post-Graduation courses (Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Commerce) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programs. Marriage is not a barrier for these specific educational levels.
What happens if I don't meet the 75% attendance requirement as an existing beneficiary?
If you are an existing beneficiary and fail to maintain 75% attendance in classes, your financial benefits under the scheme will be immediately stopped. For new applicants, regular attendance is crucial, and continuing students must provide proof of 75% attendance from the previous academic year.
Am I eligible for this scheme if I received a scooter under the Banikanta Kakati Award?
You cannot receive both the scooter benefit from the Banikanta Kakati Award (Pragyan Bharati Scheme) and the financial assistance from this scheme. However, if you choose to opt out of the scooter benefit, you can then apply for this financial aid program.
Are students studying in private colleges eligible for this financial assistance?
No, this scheme is exclusively for students enrolled in government and venture educational institutions. Students attending private colleges, universities, or other private educational bodies are not eligible to apply.
What is the total yearly financial benefit for undergraduate students?
Students pursuing graduation courses (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce) will receive ₹1,250 each month. Over a period of 10 months, this amounts to a total annual benefit of ₹12,500, transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Can daughters of Ministers, MPs, or MLAs apply for this educational support?
No, the scheme explicitly states that daughters of Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Members of Legislative Assembly are not eligible to apply, regardless of whether they meet other criteria.
During which months will beneficiaries not receive financial assistance?
Financial assistance is not provided during summer vacations or any period of absence lasting more than one month. Specifically for the academic session 2025-26, beneficiaries will not receive payments for the months of June and July. Payments are made for a maximum of 10 months per academic year.
What are the consequences of engaging in misconduct like cheating or ragging?
If a beneficiary engages in disruptive behaviour, cheating, ragging, vandalism, or any other misconduct, their financial assistance under this scheme will be immediately withdrawn. Adhering to institutional discipline is essential.
Are students in part-time or correspondence courses eligible for this aid?
No, this scheme is only for regular students. Those pursuing part-time courses or distance/correspondence education are not eligible to receive financial assistance under the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni program.
Do I need to submit an extra document if I'm starting a self-financed government course?
Yes, if you are enrolling for the first time in a self-financed government course, you will need to provide an additional document: a certificate confirming your first-year admission to that specific self-financed government course. This is along with all other standard application documents.
Can in-service students admitted to B.Ed. courses on deputation apply?
No, this scheme is not for students who are currently in service and admitted to Bachelor of Education courses on deputation. Only regular students meeting other eligibility criteria can apply.
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