Question : Implementation of Assam Accord

(a) the details regarding clause 6 and 7 of the Assam Accord and the complete details of the steps taken to implement the same along with the reasons for the delay in implementation thereof;

(b) whether the Government has constituted any committee to implement Clause ;

(c) if so, the number of meetings of the committee held along with the minutes of meetings;

(d) whether the said committee has submitted any report;

(e) if so, the plan of action taken by the Government thereon;

(f) whether it is true that the committee has submitted the report to the Chief Minister of Assam, as reported by media and if so, the reasons for submitting the report to the Chief Minister when the committee was formed by Union Home Ministry?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (f): As per Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, “constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguard, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic


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identity and heritage of the Assamese people” and the Clause 7 provides that “the Government take this opportunity to renew their commitment for the speedy all round economic development of Assam, so as to improve the standard of living of the people. Special emphasis will be placed on education and Science & Technology through establishment of national institutions”. As informed by the State Government of Assam, actions have been taken by the various departments. A brief is at Annexure.

A High Level Committee was constituted to examine the effectiveness of steps taken since 1985 and required to be taken for implementation of clause 6 of the Assam Accord. As informed by the State Government, the Committee held 36 meetings. The Committee submitted its report to the State Government of Assam. The recommendations are under examination of the State Government.
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