Assam Nijut Moinaa Scheme — Keeping Girls in School

Nijut Moinaa (meaning "Nine Lakh Moinaa" — Moinaa being a term of endearment for girls in Assam) is a flagship welfare scheme launched by the Assam BJP government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to reduce the dropout rate of girls from schools and colleges.

The scheme provides free admission and financial incentives to girls enrolled in government and provincialised educational institutions to ensure they continue their education through higher levels. It targets school and college-going girls across Assam, especially from rural and economically weaker backgrounds.

What Nijut Moinaa Offers

The scheme complements the Orunodoi cash transfer (₹1,250/month to women) — while Orunodoi targets adult women, Nijut Moinaa specifically targets girl students.

Eligibility

• Girl students enrolled in government or provincialised schools and colleges in Assam
• Studying in Class 11, Class 12, or undergraduate (BA/BSc/BCom) in government institutions
• Assam domicile (students must be Assam residents)
• Must be enrolled in a government or provincialised educational institution (not private unaided colleges)

Benefits in Detail

Free Admission and Tuition

Girl students in eligible government institutions pay no admission fee and no monthly tuition fee. This is automatically applied — no separate application is needed for this component.

Additional Financial Incentive

The scheme also provides a direct financial incentive to girl students to encourage them to remain enrolled and attend regularly. The exact amount is notified by the government periodically.

How to Enrol

Since free admission/tuition is applied automatically at government institutions, most girls benefit without extra steps. For the financial incentive component:

1. Enrol in a government or provincialised school/college in Assam
2. Your institution will register eligible students in the Nijut Moinaa portal
3. Link your Aadhaar-linked bank account (or your mother's account) for direct benefit transfer
4. Ensure your attendance is regular — the scheme may have attendance-linked conditions

Documents (for incentive component):

• Aadhaar card
• School/college enrolment certificate
• Aadhaar-linked bank account details
• Assam domicile proof (voter ID of parent or guardian)

Relationship to Other Assam Schemes

A girl student's family can receive Orunodoi (via mother) while the student herself is covered under Nijut Moinaa — the two schemes are not mutually exclusive.

Why This Scheme Matters

Girl dropout rates in Assam, particularly in rural areas, are driven by:

• Financial pressure on families to pay fees
• Early marriage pressure
• Distance to schools

Nijut Moinaa directly addresses financial barriers by eliminating fees entirely at government institutions — meaning a family cannot cite "no money for fees" as a reason to pull a daughter out of school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Nijut Moinaa cover private colleges? A: No. The scheme covers only government and provincialised institutions. Students in private unaided colleges are not eligible for the tuition waiver, though they may be eligible for other state scholarships.

Q: Does my sister in Class 9 qualify? A: The scheme primarily targets Class 11, 12, and undergraduate levels where dropout rates are highest. Class 9–10 students may benefit through the Axom Sarba Siksha Abhiyan programme. Check with your school.

Q: Is there an application form online? A: Enrolment is processed through schools and colleges. Visit your institution's office or check sebaonline.org (Board of Secondary Education, Assam) and madhyamik.assam.gov.in for updates.

Q: Will this continue in the BJP government's second term? A: Yes. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma specifically cited Orunodoi and Nijut Moinaa as flagship welfare programmes that the BJP government will continue and expand in its new term following the 2026 elections.

Official Links

• Assam Government: assam.gov.in
• SEBA (Board of Secondary Education): sebaonline.org
• Madhyamik Education Department: madhyamik.assam.gov.in