India, Nov. 27 -- The Assam government has cleared a major policy milestone by approving the Group of Ministers (GoM) report that recommends Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six prominent communities of the state.

The approval comes at a time when these communities have intensified their agitation seeking long-pending constitutional recognition. Once the Centre grants its nod, Assam will officially qualify as a tribal-majority state.

Assam Cabinet Endorses GoM Report on ST Status The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan on Wednesday evening, endorsed several important decisions, including the GoM recommendations on ST status for the Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adiva...