Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Assam Adivasi Group Protests for Rights and Recognition
Imagine a group of people, the Adivasi community, who want the government to recognize and help them more.
They gathered to make their voices heard.
They want to be officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST), which would give them special rights and benefits.
They also want tea garden workers, who work very hard, to get paid more.
They are also asking for land to live on and healthcare for those who have retired from tea gardens.
The protesters want the government to listen to their problems and take action to help them.
Adivasi groups protested in Dibrugarh, Assam, on Monday.
The All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (Aasaa) led the protest.
Protesters demanded Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and OBC certificates.
They called for higher wages for tea garden workers (Rs 550).
Land ownership rights and healthcare for retired tea workers were also sought.
- Who
- Members of the All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (Aasaa).
- What
- A sit-in protest, highlighting concerns about ST recognition, wages, land rights, and healthcare.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chowkidinghee in Dibrugarh, Assam.
- Why
- To address long-pending demands related to the rights and welfare of Assam's adivasi communities.
Adivasi Group's Demands
Status Quo
ST Recognition
Adivasi Group's Demands
Adivasi groups demand immediate inclusion into Assam's Scheduled Tribe (ST) list.
Status Quo
Not explicitly stated.
Wage Increase
Adivasi Group's Demands
Adivasi groups want tea garden workers' wages increased to Rs 550.
Status Quo
Not explicitly stated.
Land Rights
Adivasi Group's Demands
Adivasi groups seek land ownership rights and land pattas for long-term residents.
Status Quo
Not explicitly stated.
- Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Protesting Group
- All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (Aasaa)
- Key Demands
- ST recognition, fair wages, land rights, healthcare
- Adivasi Communities Mentioned
- Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Kharia, and Garh
- Wage Demand
- Rs 550