Assamese to be made State Language; Compulsory till Class 10

Guwahati, December 21, 2019:

In a bid to promote to cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of Assamese people, the Assam Cabinet on Saturday took a few key resolutions amid the massive protests against the contentious Citizenship Bill that rage across the land.

The Cabinet has formed a Autonomous Council -- the Koch-Rajbonhshi council -- in Goalpara district of Assam. (excluding Bodo, Rabha, Hajong areas).

According to reports, the Cabinet has resolved to pass a new law that will ensure that only indigenous people can buy land in the State.

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Moreover, they have resolved to make 'Assamese', the most commonly spoken language in the State, as the State language (excluding Barak Valley, BTAD area, and hill districts).

The Assam State Govt has also resolved to make Assamese language mandatory in all-medium schools (except BTAD Bodo areas, Hill districts, and Barak Valley).

All tribal Councils, the Cabinet resolved -- Mishing, Rabha, Sonowal-Kachari, Thengal-Kachari, Deori, Tiwa -- may be granted 'Constitutional status' so that they can receive funding from both Centre and State Governments.

Furthermore, the CEMs of the tribal councils will be ex-officio members of sub-divisions Land Advisory Committee of Sub-divisions within their territorial jurisdiction.

A new Autonomous for the Rajbongshis will be constitution. Two more councils for Morans and Motoks will be created.

Meanwhile, Bajali sub-division will also be upgraded to a district, and two more medical colleges will be set up -- one each in Bishwanath and Sivsagar districts.

Moreover, budget allocations have also been announced for various Autonomous Councils.

These developments have been announced in the midst of a massive rebellion after the passage of the contentious Citizenship Act.

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