# Assam educational infrastructure and support initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assam-educational-infrastructure-and-support-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-24T17:27:58.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted various efforts to strengthen the state’s educational landscape, involving both private philanthropy and government initiatives. Initially, the Chief Minister honored two former teachers, Dr. Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami and Dr. Pannalal Goswami, for donating their lifetime savings to establish an educational institution in Guwahati. Sarma described their contribution as a “true legacy” intended to inspire future generations. Following this, the Chief Minister emphasized state-led financial aid programs designed to ensure that economic constraints do not hinder higher education. He specifically noted the Nijut Moina scheme, which provides assistance to female students to reduce dropout rates, and the Nijut Babu scheme, which supports male students from economically weaker families through direct benefit transfers for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights educational financial aid schemes Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that state schemes like Nijut Moina and Nijut Babu will provide financial aid to ensure economic hardship does not hinder higher education for students. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-highlights-educational-financial-aid-schemes ### 2026-07-31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praises teachers' lifetime donation to new school Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Dr Nandita Bhattacharya Goswami and Dr Pannalal Goswami for donating their life's savings to create a new educational institution in Assam. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-chief-minister-himanta-biswa-sarma-praises-teachers-lifetime-donation-to-new-school --- Cite as: Assam educational infrastructure and support initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/assam-educational-infrastructure-and-support-initiatives