Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC)

• 06 Mar 2019

Why is it in News?

Recent situation in Arunachal Pradesh was tensed due to PRC given to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe communities.

What is PRC?

PRC is a legal document that a state gives to its citizen as a proof that they are the permanent residents of that state.

Why PRC has become an ‘Apple of Discord’ in Arunachal Pradesh?

Deoris, Sonowal Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis and Mishings were demanding Permanent Residence Certificate as they have been staying in the state of Arunachal Pradesh for decades. Other locals believe that they shall not be granted PRC as they are not the natives of Arunachal Pradesh but belong to neighboring state of Assam (most of these tribes have been given ST status in Assam).

What are the Benefits if one gets PRC?

• In Arunachal Pradesh, PRC is a must for ration card and these tribals need rations for their sustenance.
• PRC is required to avail the reservations in jobs, educational institutions etc.

Committee dealing with PRC:

A Joint High Power Committee headed by Nabam Rebia- consisting of civil society members and student organizations had been looking into the matters of PRC.

Source: IE