A month after Bihar introduced the outcomes of its caste-based survey, now Assam authorities has now accredited the socio-economic survey of the state’s indigenous Muslim inhabitants. The identical was introduced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier. The Assam cupboard chaired by CM Sarma made a number of key bulletins together with the socio-economic survey. The selections additionally embrace steps specializing in the welfare of the state’s indigenous minorities, establishing libraries and moral remedy of animals whereas acknowledging traditions. The socio-economic evaluation of indigenous Assamese Muslims will likely be performed via the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas.
“In today’s meeting of the Assam Cabinet we decided to ‘Conduct a socio-economic assessment of Assam’s indigenous minorities’, ‘Sanction Rs 259 cr to construct libraries across Assam’ and ‘Frame SOPs for traditional bullfights to ensure the well-being of the animals,” mentioned CM Sarma on X.
In at this time’s assembly of the #AssamCabinet we determined to
Conduct a socio financial evaluation of Assam’s indigenous minorities
Sanction ₹259 cr to assemble libraries throughout Assam
Frame SOPs for conventional bull fights to make sure well-being of the animals pic.twitter.com/nO6UzV5dBs
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 8, 2023
The cupboard has additionally determined to rename the Directorate of Char Areas Development, Assam, because the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas, Assam.
To inculcate the behavior of studying amongst college students, libraries for youngsters and adolescents, and digital infrastructure are to be created below the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’. The scheme goals at commencing the development of latest libraries and procurement of books/furnishings/computer systems with web connectivity in 2197 village panchayats and 400 municipal wards for an estimated quantity of Rs 259.70 crore. This will be sure that youngsters and adolescents get entry to the newest books and are related with the National Digital Library Resources.
The state cupboard has additionally taken steps to border Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) acknowledging the cultural significance of conventional bullfights. The major focus is to make sure the well-being of the animals concerned in these occasions.Â
The subject of detailed process/SOP for allowing conventional buffalo and bullfights is issued for occasions to be organised throughout Magh Bihu at Ahatguri, Morigaon district, Nagaon district or in some other a part of Assam.
The SOP goals to make sure that no deliberate torture or cruelty is carried out on the animals and their well-being is offered for by the organisers throughout the annual Moh-juj pageant, an integral a part of the centuries-old Assamese cultural custom. (With ANI inputs)
