Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Assam has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by granting OBC (Other Backward Class) status to the transgender community, thereby enabling their access to educational, employment, and welfare benefits reserved for OBCs. Simultaneously, the state announced a 50% reservation for Anganwadi workers in supervisory roles under the Women and Child Development Department. This dual announcement, made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 23, 2025, aims to address both gender minority rights and the recognition of grassroots workers. These initiatives reflect Assam's broader push to institutionalize equity and improve the representation of marginalized communities in governance structures.