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Assam Accord Clause 6
Why is it in news?
- The Centre has set up a high-level committee headed by former IAS officer M.P. Bezbaruah.
- Committee is to assess the appropriate level of reservation of seats in the Assam Assembly and local bodies for the Assamese people, besides providing employment opportunities.
Cabinet decision
- The committee and its Terms of Reference (ToR) were notified.
- In a notification, the Home Ministry said the committee will examine the effectiveness of actions taken since 1985 to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.
Mandate of Commitee
- The committee will assess the appropriate level of reservation of seats in Assam Legislative Assembly and local bodies for the Assamese people.
- The committee will recommend the appropriate level of reservations in employment under the government of Assam for the Assamese people.
- It will suggest measures to be taken to protect Assamese and other indigenous languages of Assam.
- The committee can also suggest any other measures, as may be necessary, to protect, preserve and promote cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.
- It will submit its report within six months from the date of notification (January 5).
Source
The Hindu