Mukhyamantri Nijut Babu Asoni — Support for Boys in Higher Education

The Assam government has invited applications for the Mukhyamantri Nijut Babu Asoni, a new scheme that provides financial assistance to boys from economically weaker families pursuing higher education. Designed as a counterpart to the Nijut Moina Asoni for girls, it aims to reduce dropouts and address emerging gender imbalance at the college level.

This scheme will provides monthly financial assistance to male students from economically weaker sections (annual family income below ₹4 lakh) pursuing higher education. It offers ₹1,000/month for undergraduate (UG) and ₹2,000/month for postgraduate (PG) students for 10 months.

Key highlights of Mukhyamantri Nijut Babu Asoni

• The initiative is linked with other Assam welfare programs like Orunodoi, strengthening household financial security.
• It aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and easy access to government benefits through a digital platform.
• The financial assistance under the Scheme will help students to buy stationery, books, and other academic needs.
• Students who are enrolled in undergraduate courses will get Rs. 1,000 per month.
• Students who are enrolled in Post-Graduate courses will get Rs. 2,000 per month.
• The Government will transfer the Financial Assistance through DBT to ensure transparency and Timely Payment.