The Assam government has decided to relax its two-child policy for certain indigenous communities, including tribal groups, tea garden workers, and the Moran and Mottock communities.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the government is relaxing population control policies for the tribal, Tea Garden, Moran, and Mottock communities, as they are considered micro-communities.

The Assam Chief Minister emphasised that if there are restrictions on their population growth, these communities could cease to exist within 50 years.

The state’s Chief Minister also said that this decision was taken based on the opinions of various social scientists. The move is intended to address concerns about demographic change within the state, especially concerning indigenous gro

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