Assam: Cabinet approves Development Council for Kiran Sheikh community

Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet has announced the approval of a development council for the Maimal community or the Kiran Sheikh community.

The cabinet meeting that was held on Sunday approved the creation of a development council for the Maimal community, a Muslim fishing community residing primarily in the Barak Valley districts.

This move aligns with the establishment of similar councils for other communities in the state.

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The Maimals commonly termed as the Kiran Sheikhs are believed to have converted to Islam through the influence of Sufi saint Shah Jalal.

The cabinet also approved the use of the Meitei script in primary education for the Manipuri language.

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This will likely be implemented in schools where Manipuri is a language of instruction.

The cabinet further approved funding for various projects across the state, including a water supply scheme in Jorhat, the construction of Karimganj Medical College, the beautification of the Rang Ghar monument, and the Amingaon sports complex.