The Government of Assam has embarked on an initiative program termed Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni in order to empower the girls students and to eliminate socio-economic challenges which interrupt the higher education. This is an incentive system called the Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, introduced in August 2024 to give 10 lakh girls monthly financial support to enroll in Higher Secondary, Graduation, and Post-Graduation courses. It is also an appropriate intervention strategy to prevent child marriage and ensure educational persistence in the long-term.
Objective of the Scheme
The main objective of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni Scheme is to:
- Encourage life long learning in Higher Secondary to post-graduation girls.
- Reduce financial pressure related to admissions and academic continuity.
- Early marriage and other ill social habits are to be prevented.
- Empower women to gain higher education and be employable.
- Promote discipline, attendance and academic responsibility among the students.
Financial Assistance and Benefits
Qualified girl students will be given monthly monetary assistance to a limit of ten months yearly:
| Education Level | Monthly Assistance | Annual Amount (10 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Secondary (Class 11 & 12) | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom) | ₹1,250 | ₹12,500 |
| Post-Graduation (MA, MSc, MCom, BEd) | ₹2,500 | ₹25,000 |
Disbursement mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Payment Frequency: Every month (except in Jun and July)
Note: No assistance is provided during long vacations or summer breaks exceeding one month.
Key Conditions for Continued Benefit
To retain eligibility throughout the academic year, beneficiaries must:
- Attend at least 75 per cent (in case of current beneficiaries).
- Adhere to institutional rules and discipline.
- Causes of misconduct to avoid include cheating, ragging, vandalism and disruptive behaviour.
- Keep on with regular academic enrolment and do not drop out.
- Understand that no arrears are paid for missed months.
Breaking regulations can result in immediate dismissal of the list of beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
Girls who are seeking the scheme have to meet the following conditions:
- Must be domiciled in Assam.
- Should not be married, except those students who are seeking Post-Graduation or Bachelor of Education.
- Should have studied in government or venture educational institutions alone (not in private institutions).
- Should be a regular student (no correspondence, distance, or part-time courses).
- Should obey institutional rules and discipline in attendance.
Students Not Eligible
The applicants who are not eligible are:
- Girls studied in private educational institutions.
- Married girls (except PG and BEd students).
- In-service candidates undertaking BEd on deputation.
- Daughters of MLAs, MPs, and Ministers.
- Beneficiaries who have received a scooter under Banikanta Kakati Award, unless they opt out.
Moreover, this scheme has also been combined with the Higher Education Mobility Grant Scheme.
Step-by-Step Application Process (Offline Submission, Online Verification)
Step 1: Collect Application Form
Get the prescribed one in your school, college or university.
Step 2: Fill in Required Details
Check the personal, academic, and bank data and attach the necessary documents.
Step 3: Submit to Head of Institution
Submit the completed form to the Principal or Registrar.
Step 4: Institutional Verification
The documents and eligibility are verified by authorised Nodal Teachers in the institution.
Step 5: Online Portal Upload
Verified details are uploaded to the official institutional portal for digital verification.
Step 6: Approval and Database Entry
Qualified applications are accepted and included in the beneficiary database.
Step 7: Bank Details Confirmation
Ensure bank account details are active and correctly linked for DBT.
Step 8: Receive Monthly Payments
Funds are transferred monthly directly to the student’s bank account.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 7 August 2025, 5 Nov (new) |
| Application Deadline | Will be updated |
Required Documents
For All Applicants
- Government-issued identity proof
- Assam domicile certificate
- Admission/enrolment certificate
- Previous exam mark sheets and certificates
- Bank passbook or statement
- Declaration of unmarried status (if applicable)
For Existing Beneficiaries
- 75% attendance certificate
- Previous academic performance records
For Self-Financed Government Courses
- First-year admission proof
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can married girls apply?
Only those pursuing Post-Graduation or BEd are eligible.
2. What if attendance is less than 75 per cent?
Monthly support can be suspended or terminated.
3. Are private institution students eligible?
No, only the students of government and venture institutions are eligible.
4. Can scooter beneficiaries also apply?
They can do so only by not accepting the scooter benefit.
5. How will the money be disbursed?
Directly through DBT into a valid student bank account.
Conclusion
The Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni Scheme is a great initiative to consolidate the educational path of girl students in Assam through giving monthly financial assistance and strict discipline and attendance rules. This properly organized plan does not only encourage academic empowerment but also aims at the eradication of child marriage and the production of a more educated and progressive society.
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