Scheduled Castes

Assam Enforces Two-Child Norm for Government Jobs, Elections

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The Assam government has amended its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making the two-child norm mandatory for most government jobs, self-help groups, and electoral participation, with exceptions for certain communities.

Assam Amends Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exceptions Notified

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The Assam government has notified amendments to its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making a two-child norm mandatory for government job eligibility and disallowing individuals marrying below legal age from state employment or welfare schemes, with specific relaxations for certain communities.