Assam Exempts Indigenous Communities From Two-Child Policy to Preserve Culture
The Assam government has taken a significant step to preserve its indigenous communities by exempting certain groups from its two-child policy. This move, part of the Assam Public Services Rules, 2019, was introduced in January 2021 and is a testament to the state's commitment to its rich cultural heritage.
The exemption applies to members of the tribals, tea tribes, Morans, and Motoks communities. These groups, often small and vulnerable, are at risk of losing their district identities and vanishing within the next fifty years without this protection. The Moran community, for instance, has a population of around one lakh and is declining rapidly.
The two-child rule, which governs other sections of the population, may eventually be extended to state welfare schemes. However, indigenous groups will remain outside its purview to ensure their preservation. The search results do not currently provide information about which specific indigenous communities are exempt from the two-child rule for cultural identity preservation.
The Assam government's exemption initiative is a proactive measure to safeguard the survival of these small and vulnerable communities. It demonstrates the state's dedication to preserving the unique identities and cultural heritage of its indigenous groups.
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