Every year, December 18 is celebrated as Minorities Rights Day to uphold the right to freedom and equal opportunities for the ethnic minorities in India and create awareness about the respect and dignity of the minorities.
International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December every year to raise awareness about the social and economic conditions as well as circumstances of migrants.
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skill education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University.