6th meeting of Sub-Committee for Assam Accord held in Guwahati

ANI June 18, 2025 323 views

The 6th meeting of the Assam Accord Sub-Committee took place in Guwahati, chaired by Minister Atul Bora with AASU leaders. Discussions focused on Clause 6 implementation, including 39 recommendations from the Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee. The final report will be submitted to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma by August 8. AASU also proposed forming a Sub-Committee for Clause 7 to expedite the process.

"A cornerstone of this commitment is the focused implementation of various Clauses of the historic Assam Accord" – Atul Bora
Guwahati, June 18: The 6th meeting of Sub-Committee for Implementation of various clauses of Assam Accord under the chairmanship of Assam Minister of Implementation of Assam Accord Atul Bora and leadership of All Assam Students' Union (AASU) was held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Key Points

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Assam government prioritizes Clause 6 implementation for indigenous rights

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Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee's 39 recommendations reviewed

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AASU proposes Sub-Committee for Clause 7 execution

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Final report to be submitted before August 8

Assam Minister Atul Bora said that, under the visionary leadership of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam government remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the rights of the indigenous people of Assam and ensuring their holistic development.

"A cornerstone of this commitment is the focused implementation of various Clauses of the historic Assam Accord -- a priority area for our government. Today, the 6th meeting of the Sub-Committee for the implementation of the Assam Accord was convened at Janata Bhawan, Guwahati. I had the privilege of attending the meeting with the senior leadership of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), in the presence of top officials from the Implementation of Assam Accord Department," Atul Bora said.

Bora further said, "A key focus of the meeting was the ongoing work related to the 39 recommendations made by the Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee concerning Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Clause 6 is a vital provision that seeks to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social and linguistic identity of the Assamese people. The Sub-Committee for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord will submit its final report to the Chief Minister before August 8 this year. The AASU leadership offered several valuable suggestions to expedite the implementation process, including formation of a Sub-Committee on the Clause 7 of the Assam Accord. In alignment with our government's vision, I instructed the concerned officials to ensure time-bound and effective execution of the assigned tasks."

The meeting was attended by AASU President Utpal Sarma, Chief Advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya, General Secretary Samiran Phukan, along with GD Tripathi, Commissioner and Secretary, and Pallav Gopal Jha, Secretary of the Implementation of Assam Accord Department, among other senior officials.

Reader Comments

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Pranav K.
Finally some concrete action on Assam Accord implementation! Clause 6 is crucial for protecting Assamese identity. Hope they stick to the August 8 deadline. The government and AASU working together gives me hope 🤞
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Mitali R.
As someone from Assam, I appreciate the focus on indigenous rights but implementation has been slow for decades. How will this time be different? Need more transparency in the process - maybe public consultations?
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Rahul D.
Good to see AASU involved in this process. They've been fighting for Assam's interests since the Accord was signed. But the real test will be whether these recommendations actually translate to ground-level changes for local communities.
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Ananya S.
Cultural preservation is important, but hope they also focus on economic development. Many youth in Assam need jobs and opportunities. The Accord implementation should balance identity protection with progress. Jai Assam! 🇮🇳
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Sandeep T.
The Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee recommendations must be made public. After waiting 38 years since the Accord, people deserve to know what's being proposed for Clause 6 implementation. Transparency builds trust.
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Deepika M.
While protecting Assamese identity is important, we must ensure no community feels excluded. Assam's beauty is in its diversity. The implementation should be inclusive and fair to all who call Assam home.

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