Assam Launches ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ to Empower Rural Women as Masons

The Assam government has launched the ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ programme, a pioneering initiative to train rural women as masons, challenging gender stereotypes and boosting local development. The scheme provides structured training, certification, and job opportunities in construction.

Assam Madrasa Conversion Sparks Concerns Over Minority Representation

Assam’s policy to convert madrasas into regular schools is raising concerns that new recruitment rules may lead to a decline in the cultural representation of minority communities within the education system.