Assam CM launches scheme providing Rs 1,000–2,000 monthly to male students

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday introduced a new financial support programme for students pursuing higher education in the state.

Addressing the media, he said the scheme will come into effect from February 1, with eligible male students receiving monthly assistance directly into their bank accounts.

As per the announcement, male students enrolled in undergraduate courses will get Rs 1,000 per month, while those studying at the postgraduate level will receive Rs 2,000 every month.

The government said the move is intended to reduce financial pressure on students and help them concentrate better on their studies.

Students will not qualify for the benefit if their parents are government employees or if the family’s annual income exceeds Rs 4 lakh.

The scheme is an extension of the state government’s ongoing efforts to support education.

Similar initiatives have earlier been launched for female students, including monthly incentives for HSLC candidates and financial assistance for girls from higher secondary to postgraduate levels under programmes such as Nijut Moina, aimed at improving education and discouraging child marriage.