GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet, in its meeting on February 23, approved key decisions pertaining to the recognition of Manipuri as an associate official language.
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The cabinet has granted approval to the Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to recognize Manipuri as an Associate Official Language in four districts of the state - Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, and Hojai.
The proposed amendment, which will insert a new Section 5B into the Assam Official Language Act, 1960, is aimed at formalizing the status of Manipuri language in these districts.
