Assam govt approves Bhutanese Nationals reservations in medical colleges

On Wednesday, the Assam government decided to reserve five seats in the state's medical colleges for Bhutanese individuals in an effort to improve ties with the neighbouring country.

Assam Cabinet has approved the reservation of seats for Bhutanese nationals in medical colleges of the state. 

"On the eve of His Majesty the King of Bhutan’s visit , Assam Cabinet Approves Reservation of Seats for Bhutanese Nationals in Medical Colleges in the State," reads a tweet by Chief Minister Assam.

"Bharat and Bhutan share a unique relationship which has strengthened with the passage of time. For centuries, knowledge and education have been central to this special bond. Tomorrow, we in Assam, eagerly look forward to welcome His Majesty, the King of Bhutan on his first official visit to our State. This visit will further deepen the friendship between the two countries," tweeted Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam Cabinet Minister, Jayanta Mallabaruah told media, "At least five seats in the state's MBBS and dental colleges will be reserved for Bhutanese nationals. Two seats will be set aside for each of them at Nalbari Medical College, Barpeta Medical College, and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) college." 

The Minister further said that Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, will be arriving in Assam on November 3.

"The Bhutan King will visit our state. We have prepared a huge choice of arrangements to greet him. We anticipate that his visit will strengthen our ties to the adjacent nation with which we share a border," he said. 

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