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.
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.
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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating two lakh jobs and fostering a generation of entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on rural development and empowering women economically.