Assamese and Bodo to Be Compulsory Subject : The Assam government has made a significant announcement that Assamese will be a compulsory subject in the Brahmaputra Valley, while in the BTR region, students will be required to study either Bodo or Assamese.
Although the official notification has not been released yet, the government has shared this news on social media platforms such as X and Facebook. This move aims to promote regional languages and ensure that students in different parts of the state are connected to their linguistic heritage. For more details on this important development, read the full article.
Assamese and Bodo to Be Compulsory Subject in All Assam Schools
The Assam Cabinet and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) recently discussed the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The government and AASU have agreed to implement 38 out of 52 recommendations by the High-Level Committee led by Justice (Retd.) Biplab Sarma.
One key decision from the meeting was to make the Assamese language will be made a compulsory subject in both Private and Government schools, while in the Bodoland Territorial Region, students can either opt for Bodo or Assamese. The Assam government has also announced that the Assam History and Assam Geography subjects will be compulsory until class VIII.
This policy underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening regional language education and preserving cultural heritage while providing flexibility in linguistic choices in the Bodoland Territorial Region. It is part of the implementation process of the Assam Accord.
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FAQ
1. How many languages have been made compulsory subjects in Assam?
Two languages have been made compulsory in schools across Assam: Assamese and Bodo. Assamese is mandatory in the Brahmaputra Valley, while in the BTR region, either Bodo or Assamese is mandatory.
2. What are the compulsory subjects in schools across Assam?
In Assam, compulsory subjects in schools include Assamese and Bodo. Assamese will be mandatory in the Brahmaputra Valley, while in the BTR region, either Bodo or Assamese will be compulsory. Additionally, the History and Geography of Assam will be compulsory up to Class VIII.