Khasi-Jaintia Development Council Created by Assam Government
The Assam Cabinet led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made several key decisions during its weekly meeting on November 16, addressing crucial issues ranging from community representation to education reforms and land settlement.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the approval of the creation of the Khasi-Jaintia Development Council, aimed at addressing the specific needs and concerns of the Khasi and Jaintia communities. The move is expected to enhance community representation and foster development tailored to the unique requirements of these groups.
The Cabinet approved the settlement of land in favor of 3,576 indigenous, landless families across Morigaon, Kamrup (Metro), Kamrup, Goalpara, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Darrang, Tinsukia, and Dhemaji districts under Mission Basundhara 2.0. This initiative aligns with the government's commitment to ensuring the welfare and livelihoods of indigenous communities. The Khasi-Jaintia community makes up 1.7 lakh of the total population in the Barak Valley and Dima Hasao living in around 400 odd villages. The demand for creation of a development council in Assam was made by the Khasi-Jaiñtia People of Barak Valley in Assam since 2011. Further North in the Karbi Anglong District, several villages inhabited by the Pnar people adjacent to Jaintia Hills are not certain to indicate any inclusion in the Council.
