Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu today said that a tripartite meeting is scheduled for December to discuss the demand for bringing the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The minister shared the update while speaking at an event in Boko, adding that the talks will involve the Centre, the Assam government, and representatives from the Rabha Hasong region.
According to Pegu, the upcoming discussion is expected to cover issues such as constitutional safeguards, administrative autonomy, and developmental rights that may become available if the council is included in the Sixth Schedule. The demand has been pending for several years, and people from the region have repeatedly called for stronger protections and more decision-making powers.
Earlier in the day, the minister attended a programme held on the occasion of Janajatiya Gaurav Divas at Boko Jawaharlal Nehru College, where he inaugurated a newly built tribal boys’ hostel. The hostel, constructed at a cost of ₹1 crore, can accommodate 30 students and is aimed at easing residential challenges faced by tribal learners. 
Dr. Pegu also laid the foundation stone for a new girls’ hostel within the same campus. This hostel, also sanctioned for ₹1 crore, is expected to support another 30 students once completed. He added that the government would soon approve an additional hostel to meet the growing needs of students in the institution.
College Principal Dr. Tapan Dutta informed that the boys’ hostel was built under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, which provides financial assistance for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes. He said the facility would make a big difference for students coming from distant villages.
During his address, Dr. Pegu stressed the importance of introducing skill-based courses in higher education. He said such initiatives would help improve the employability of students and prepare them better for future opportunities.
