Guwahati, Oct 27: The number of beneficiaries under the Assam government’s Nijut Moina scheme has risen to 3,50,256 girl students within a year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday, asserting that the initiative has significantly contributed to curb child marriage and improve girls’ education in the state.

Addressing a massive gathering at the Bhogeshwar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Sarma said last year the scheme covered 1,61,302 students, and the sharp increase in beneficiaries reflects a surge in enrolment among girls.

“This number says a lot about the state’s education sector as 30,000 more girl students have enrolled in educational institutions. It is a matter of great pride for Assam,” he said.

The Chief Minister further claimed that the state has record

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