In News:

Context:

• The Union Cabinet chaired has approved the setting up of a High-Level Committee for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and measures envisaged in the Memorandum of Settlement,2003 and other issues related to Bodo community.

Clause 6 of Assam Accord:

• After Assam agitation of 1979-1985, Assam Accord was signed on 15th August, 1985.
• Clause 6 of the Accord envisaged that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people.
• However, it has been felt that Clause 6 of the Assam Accord has not been fully implemented even almost 35 years after the Accord was signed.
• Hence the Cabinet approved setting up of a High-Level Committee to suggest constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards as envisaged in Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.

Mains question:

• Analyse the significance of Assam Accord in the growth of North East and its fall outs.