Assam cabinet granted indigenous status to five Assamese-speaking Muslim communities. "They are Goria, Moriya, Deshi, Julah and Syed...they will be categorised as Assamese Muslim sub-groups or indigenous Assamese Muslims," state Health Minister Keshab Mahanta said. This will ensure their development in health, education, skill development and women empowerment, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said.