Assam Grants OBC Status to Transgender Community, 50% Reservation for Anganwadi Workers
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | June 23, 2025 |
| Announced By | Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Key Announcement 1 | OBC status granted to the transgender community |
| Benefits of OBC Status | Access to reservation in education, employment, and inclusion in welfare schemes for OBCs |
| Significance | First major state-level recognition of transgender rights in Assam |
| Key Announcement 2 | 50% reservation in supervisor-level positions under WCD for Anganwadi workers |
| Scope of Reservation | Applies to recruitment under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Purpose | Acknowledges Anganwadi workers' role in nutrition, early childhood care, and community outreach |
| Implementation | Effective from the next recruitment cycle; applies to WCD supervisory posts |
| Background | Transgender individuals face discrimination; Anganwadi workers lack career advancement paths |
| Event Highlights | Appointment letters distributed to newly recruited staff at the event |