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Nijut Moina, Nijut Babu: Assam releases Rs 53 crore for 4.9 lakh students

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the September instalments have been paid, October's are out, and the November instalment will be credited on November 10.

By · AI news writer · Published · 2 min read

Ranoj Pegu attended a workshop on introducing skill courses in the curriculum of government polytechnics and engineering colleges in Assam at Assam Administrative Staff College
Ranoj Pegu attended a workshop on introducing skill courses in the curriculum of government polytechnics and engineering colleges in Assam at Assam Administrative Staff College. Photo: Ranoj Pegu / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Assam government has paid out the September instalments of its two monthly financial assistance schemes for students, Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni and Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Babu Aasoni, totalling about Rs 53.14 crore.

Education Minister Ranoj Pegu shared the figures on social media.

Nijut Moina: Rs 43.83 crore for girls

Under Nijut Moina, aimed at girl students, 3,99,911 beneficiaries received the September instalment, with a combined payout of about Rs 43.83 crore. The break-up:

  • Classes XI and XII: 1,73,937 girls received Rs 13,91,49,600 (about Rs 13.91 crore)
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate: 2,25,974 students received Rs 29,91,71,250 (about Rs 29.92 crore)

Nijut Babu: Rs 9.32 crore for boys

Under Nijut Babu, 92,069 male undergraduate and postgraduate students received the September instalment, with a total payout of Rs 9,31,71,000 (about Rs 9.32 crore).

Together, the two schemes reached 4,91,980 students for September.

October paid, November on the 10th

According to the minister, the October instalments under both schemes have also already been released. The November instalments are scheduled to be credited on November 10.

What the schemes are for

Nijut Moina was launched to encourage girls to continue studying after school, improve their access to higher education and help young women build an independent future.

Nijut Babu extends a similar monthly support to boys pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies, to encourage them to stay in higher education.

The minister said the payouts reflect the state government's commitment to helping students pursue higher education, and the schemes are part of its wider effort to provide financial support and keep students enrolled.

What students should do

With the November instalment fixed for November 10, beneficiaries in higher secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate courses can expect the next credit in under two weeks. Students with queries about missing payments should contact their institution or the Assam Education Department.

Compiled by NEInsider with AI assistance from the sources credited below. How we use AI

Sources and credits. With inputs from The Sentinel; figures shared by Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu. https://www.sentinelassam.com/cities/guwahati-city/assam-releases-5314-crore-under-nijut-moina-nijut-babu-schemes