Assam Cabinet Clears GoM Report on ST Status for Six Communities

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Group of Ministers’ report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities: Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes. The report will now be tabled in the Assembly before being sent to the Union Home Ministry.

The Cabinet also approved transferring land in Khanapara for a new museum to display the Vrindavani Vastra, with support from JSW and the British Museum. Additionally, new service rules for teachers at the Assam Survey and Settlement Training Centre were approved.