Itanagar: In a landmark decision, the Assam Cabinet has approved the issuance of Permanent Residential Certificates (PRCs) to the Moran community residing in Arunachal Pradesh since 1972.
This move has sparked widespread celebrations among the nearly 5,000 members of the community, who have long sought official recognition.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the decision fulfils a longstanding demand of the Moran people in Arunachal Pradesh. “Due to various reasons, the Arunachal Pradesh government has not been able to issue PRCs to the community. Assam has now taken a decisive step to resolve this issue,” Sarma said.
The decision will enable eligible members of the Moran community in Arunachal Pradesh to receive PRCs from Assam, facilitating their access to government benefits, educational opportunities, and employment prospects. This announcement has been hailed as a historic victory for the community, which had been struggling with bureaucratic hurdles for decades.
The Moran people, a significant ethnic group in the region, have been residing in Arunachal Pradesh for generations but have faced challenges in obtaining official documentation. Leaders of the Moran community have expressed gratitude to the Assam government for acknowledging their plight and taking concrete action.
The decision also reflects Assam’s broader policy of addressing the concerns of indigenous communities residing along its borders. Political analysts believe this move could strengthen ties between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh while ensuring long-overdue rights for the Moran community.
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