Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet has approved the issuance of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) to members of the Moran community residing in Arunachal Pradesh, addressing a long-standing demand for recognition as Arunachal residents.
The Moran community, largely residing in Eastern Assam, also has a sizable population in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namsai district, which is neighbouring Assam’s Tinsukia district.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision was taken to fulfill the long-standing demand of the Moran people in Arunachal Pradesh.
“Owing to circumstances that have impeded the issuance of PRCs by the Arunachal Pradesh government, Assam has taken decisive action to resolve the matter,” he said.
The Moran community, along with some other groups residing in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, have long been demanding PRCs in Arunachal.
The Assam-issued PRCs will now grant eligible Moran community members access to government benefits, educational opportunities, and employment prospects.
CM Sarma said, “We have decided to give Moran people living in Arunachal Pradesh PRC of Assam. As a result, they will be able to avail of jobs, medical and engineering colleges in Assam and the reservations that we have for the Moran community here. I think this is a historic decision.”
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The Moran people, who have been residing in Arunachal Pradesh for generations, have experienced difficulties in obtaining official documentation.
Moran community leaders have conveyed their gratitude to the Assam government for acknowledging their plight and taking decisive steps.
