Cabinet approves ST status for 6 communities in Assam
The Union Cabinet has approved Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities in Assam, including the Moran and Matak communities. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said a bill in this regard will be introduced in the Parliament in the near future. He added, "Full safeguards will be provided to protect the interests, rights and privileges of existing Scheduled Tribes of Assam."