Assam Govt and AASU Discuss Implementation of Clause 6 Recommendations

The Assam government and AASU discussed Justice Biplab Sarma committee's recommendations on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord to safeguard the interests of indigenous people. The plans include specific applications in different regions. A second round of talks is scheduled, aiming to implement the recommendations by April 2025.

The Assam government and the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) held a meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on the implementation of Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma committee's recommendations regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The accord aims to protect the interests of the indigenous population.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alongside his cabinet colleagues and AASU representatives, examined the recommendations at the state secretariat. Sarma clarified that the recommendations would not be implemented in the Barak Valley districts and areas under autonomous councils without local consent.

He further explained that the committee’s report has three sections: 40 recommendations for state implementation, 12 for joint state and central government efforts, and 15 for the central government. The state and AASU plan to collaborate on implementing these recommendations.