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Pradeep Kumar

10/03/21 09:30 AM IST

Bodo Peace Accord

Why in news?

A written reply was given in Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Home Affairs.

The Bodo Accord
  • It provides political and economic benefits to the tribal areas without seeking a separate Bodoland state or union territory.
  • The tripartite agreement has been signed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the leadership of four factions of NDFB, Satyendra Garg, Joint Secretary of ABSU, Ministry of Home Affairs and Kumar Sanjay Krishna, Chief Secretary of Assam.

About Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)

  • Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) was constituted to look after issues of Bodo tribes like education, horticulture and forests. However, police, general administration and revenue are controlled by the Government of Assam.
  • The BTC was established under the 6th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Source: PIB

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