Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts
The HinduThe Assam Cabinet has given its nod to recognise Manipuri as an associate official language in four districts of the State. It approved the Assam Official Language Bill, 2024 which seeks to recognise Manipuri as an associate official language in Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi and Hojai districts. Students of tribal communities will be benefitted: CM Himanta Biswa Sharma To protect the interests of the tribal communities, and in line with the provisions of the National Education Policy, 2020, the Council of Ministers also decided to introduce Mising, Rabha, Karbi, Tiwa, Deori and Dimasa languages as mediums of instruction in the foundational stage of school education. Guidelines for Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan approved The Cabinet also approved the guidelines for the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan which will be implemented by Assam State Urban Livelihood Mission Society in three phases for promotion of women self-help groups members as urban women entrepreneurs.