India, Oct. 29 -- Minister of Information and Water Resource Pijush Hazarika distributed cheques to the beneficiary girl students of Morigaon district at a programme organised at Jagi Higher Secondary School, Jagiroad on Monday. A total of 11,984 girl students in Morigaon district have been selected as eligible to receive financial assistance under this initiative.

The 'Nijut Moina 2.0' scheme-an ambitious program introduced by the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to prevent child marriage and promote higher education among girl students across Assam. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to girl students enrolled in government and selected venture institutions pursuing Higher...