Last updated on February 22nd, 2025 at 01:15 pm
Implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord: The Assam government has made significant progress toward implementing Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, following productive discussions with the leadership of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). In a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government and AASU thoroughly deliberated on 38 out of the 52 recommendations put forward by the Justice Biplab Sharma Committee.
This move represents a significant step toward safeguarding the political, linguistic, and cultural rights of Assam’s indigenous people, as outlined in the Assam Accord. The implementation of these recommendations is expected to have a positive impact on preserving the unique identity and interests of the indigenous communities in the state.
Key Decisions of Implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord
Here are the key highlights of the significant decision made by the Assam Government and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) regarding the implementation of Assam Accord Clause 6.
1. Govt laws & Notifications in Assamese, Bengali (Barak), Bodo (BTR)
Starting from April 14, all government laws and notifications will be published in four languages: Assamese, English, Bengali (Barak), and Bodo (BTR). In addition, existing rules and notifications will be translated into Assamese to ensure broader accessibility. The translation process will be carried out by Dibrugarh University, Guwahati University, and the Government of Assam, aiming to promote inclusivity and ensure that the people of Assam can easily access vital information in their native languages.
2. Assamese as compulsory subject in schools of Brahmaputra Valley, Assamese/Bodo in BTR.
In the Brahmaputra Valley, Assamese will be made a compulsory subject in both government and private schools. In the Bodo Territorial Region (BTR), either Assamese or Bodo will be mandatory as a subject. Additionally, the history and geography of Assam will be compulsory for all students up to Class VIII, ensuring that young learners gain a strong understanding of the state’s cultural and geographical significance. This initiative aims to preserve and promote regional languages and cultural awareness across the state.
3. Land sale restrictions in selected revenue blocks, with key exemptions.
In select revenue blocks of Assam, only individuals from three generations or those who arrived in the state before 1951 will be eligible to buy and sell land. However, this rule will not apply to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and six other identified communities, who will be exempted from the three-generation restriction. Additionally, the government has introduced a land survey in the Char areas, aiming to better document land ownership and usage in these regions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to regulate land transactions and ensure fair access to land resources.
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