SaralnamaThe Assam government is considering recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Moran and Motok communities before the 2024 state elections. Six communities, including Tai Ahom, tea tribes, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi, are seeking ST status. They make up 27% of Assam's population and are currently listed as Other Backward Classes. The government plans to present its recommendations to the Assembly. Existing ST groups oppose including larger communities in the ST list. The Moran and Motok populations are smaller at 3 lakh and 2.5 lakh respectively. Other groups may protest if left out. To learn more about ST status in India, students can research the criteria set by the government for granting this classification. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 08:30 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Assam government is considering recommending Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Moran and Motok communities before the 2024 state elections
- Six communities, including Tai Ahom, tea tribes, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi, are seeking ST status
- They make up 27% of Assam's population and are currently listed as Other Backward Classes