To which category of female students was the Nijut Moina scheme extended in 2026?

The Assam government launched the 2026-27 application process for the ‘Chief Minister’s Nijut Moina’ and ‘Nijut Babu’ schemes, aimed at promoting higher education, academic continuity, women's empowerment, and the prevention of child marriage. In 2026, the Nijut Moina scheme was extended to polytechnic students and students in the seventh semester of integrated PG courses; additionally, financial assistance of ₹15.86 crore and ₹4.26 crore was provided for 793 flood-affected schools and 21,025 students, respectively.