57 recommendations of Biplab Sarma Commission approved by Assam Cabinet

Varsity reserves quota for Assam riot victims' descendantsThe Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Commission had suggested 67 recommendations during the inquiry of which execution is approved by the cabinet in case of 57. The Ministry of Home Affairs set up Committee for implementation constitution of Assam Accord Clause 6. Approval of the Cabinet is critical to safeguarding the identity and rights of Assamese people

Assam Accord Overview

• Assam Accord signed in 1985 to deport all illegal foreigners who settled after March 24, 1971.
• 6 of the Accord Clause on Assamese Rights and Identity

Biplab Sarma Commission

• Headed by Justice Biplab Kumar Sarma, set up to speedily implement Clause 6
• The panel sought to amend laws and policies so that they could safeguard the cultural identity of the Assamese people.

Key Recommendations Approved

• Cabinet to localize some over 57 recommendations approved
• 10 other recommendations are in “active discussion” with the Government of India.

Implementation Strategy

• A GoM will be,incepts to do consultations with stakeholders on the recommendations.
• The panel had suggested a slew of constitutional amendments to fortify Assamese identity, including scrapping Article 371-B.

Commission Justice Biplab Sarma

• Formed in 2019 to probe corruption and cases of misdeeds by police forces in Assam.
• The results indicated a lack of adequate training and supervision, prompting debate over necessary police reforms for greater accountability to the citizens.