From 2021, no govt jobs for those with more than 2 kids in Assam

Come January 1, 2021, no individuals in Assam with more than two children will be given government jobs, the state cabinet has decided in line with the state’s small family norms.

Besides, the state cabinet, during a meeting on late Monday evening, also adopted a New Land Policy, reported news agency PTI. The new policy states that landless indigenous people will be given three bighas of agricultural land and half a bigha for constructing a house.

A communique from Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s public relations cell stated that those having more than two children will not be considered for government jobs with effect from January 1, 2021 as per the small family norm.

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In September 2017, the Assam Assembly had passed the Population and Women Empowerment Policy of Assam that specified that job candidates with two children only would be eligible for government employment and the existing government staff were to strictly follow the two children family norm.

“New Land Policy was adopted. Three bighas of land will be given to landless indigenous people. Landless people will be offered half a bigha to construct their houses. These cannot be sold for 15 years,” the CMO statement said.

The cabinet meeting has also decided to increase the bus fares in the state by 25%, it added.

(With inputs from agencies)