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Assam's Historic Move: ST Status for 6 Communities Amid Tribal Rights Push

The Assam Cabinet has taken a major step toward granting Scheduled Tribe status to six important communities. This decision affects the Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes populations. The report will now move to the state legislative assembly for discussion. After assembly approval, it will be sent to the central government for final decision.

Key Points: Assam Cabinet Approves ST Status for Six Communities Report

  • Six communities including Tai Ahom and Tea Tribes to receive ST status
  • Report to be tabled in Assam Legislative Assembly soon
  • Three-member GoM headed by Dr Ranoj Pegu prepared the report
  • Final approval required from Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi
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Assam Cabinet approves report on proposal to grant ST status to 6 communities

Assam Cabinet approves GoM report granting ST status to Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes communities, sending it to state assembly.

"I hope that this report will represent the aspirations of all of us. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, November 27

The Assam Cabinet has approved the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM) in connection with the proposal for the grant of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities of the state.

Announcing the Cabinet's decisions, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state Cabinet has approved the GoM report on the proposal to grant ST status to six major communities of the state, namely Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes (Adivasis).

"The report will be placed in the Assam Legislative Assembly and thereafter sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The three-member GoM was headed by Dr Ranoj Pegu, with the other two members being Pijush Hazarika and Keshab Mahanta," the Assam Chief Minister said.

He further said, "I hope that this report will represent the aspirations of all of us."

"Tomorrow (November 27), the Tribal Affairs department will send this report to the Assam assembly, and the Speaker of the state assembly will allow the report to be tabled in the ongoing session of the state assembly. The Speaker will decide when the report will be tabled," the Chief Minister said on Wednesday.

The Chief Minister also said that the state Cabinet has approved the modification and transfer of three bighas of land at the Government Muga Farm, Reshom Nagar, Khanapara, under the Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture Department, to the Cultural Affairs Department for the establishment of a state-of-the-art museum.

It may be noted that the museum, a priority initiative aimed at preserving and showcasing one of Assam's most significant heritage textiles, will be developed with the support of JSW I&P Holdings Pvt. Ltd. It will feature the Vrindavani Vastra, to be brought on loan from the British Museum, London.

The state Cabinet has approved the Assam Survey and Settlement Training Centre Teachers' Service Rules, 2025, to regulate the recruitment, service conditions, and career progression of teachers at the Assam Survey & Settlement Training Centre (ASSTC), Dakhingaon, Guwahati.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is a historic decision for Assam's indigenous communities. The six communities mentioned have preserved their unique cultural identities for generations. ST status will help protect their heritage while ensuring development reaches them.
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Arun Y
While I support ST status for deserving communities, I hope this doesn't create new tensions among existing tribal groups. The government should ensure proper implementation and monitoring to prevent misuse of benefits.
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Sarah B
The museum initiative is equally important! Bringing back the Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum is a proud moment for Assam's cultural heritage. Great to see both tribal rights and cultural preservation being addressed together.
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Manish T
As someone from the Koch-Rajbongshi community, this news brings tears of joy. Our ancestors have struggled for recognition for so long. Joi Aai Axom! 🇮🇳 Hope this becomes reality before the next academic session for our children's sake.
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Rohit P
Good move by the Assam government. The Tai Ahom community has contributed significantly to Assam's history and culture. They deserve constitutional recognition. Now the real challenge is getting it passed by the central government.

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