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1. In which Indian state has the government announced a monthly stipend under the scheme 'Nijut Moina' to prevent child marriages?
The Assam government has launched the 'Nijut Moina' scheme, offering monthly stipends to female students from class 11 to post-graduation for the next 5 years. This initiative aims to discourage child marriages by providing financial support to girls studying at different educational levels: Rs 1,000 per month for classes 11 and 12, Rs 1,250 for degree students, and Rs 2,500 for post-graduation students. The scheme is part of Assam's efforts to empower girls through education and reduce social barriers like early marriages.