Guwahati, Aug. 6 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the state's goal of eliminating child marriage by 2026, with the launch of the second phase of the Nijut Moina scheme on Wednesday.

This initiative aims to support over 4 lakh girls, enabling them to continue their education and prevent early marriages.

In his post on X (formerly Twitter), CM Sarma said, "Our biggest anti-child marriage effort is gaining momentum. Nijut Moina 2.0 will assist over 4 lakh girls in avoiding child marriage and pursuing their dreams. We are committed to reducing child marriage to ZERO by 2026."

Nijut Moina 2.0 builds on the first phase of the girls' empowerment scheme, which began in 2024. The expanded program will now cover 4 lakh school ...