Two-Child Norm

Assam Reinforces Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exemptions for Indigenous Communities

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The Assam government has reinforced its population policy, making individuals with more than two children ineligible for government jobs and benefits, effective December 5, 2025. Key amendments introduce relaxations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Tea Garden, Matak, and Moran communities, allowing up to three children.

Assam Enforces Two-Child Norm for Government Jobs, Elections

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The Assam government has amended its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making the two-child norm mandatory for most government jobs, self-help groups, and electoral participation, with exceptions for certain communities.

Assam Amends Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exceptions Notified

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The Assam government has notified amendments to its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making a two-child norm mandatory for government job eligibility and disallowing individuals marrying below legal age from state employment or welfare schemes, with specific relaxations for certain communities.