MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (DEORI ACCORD)
The DAC Accord — ডি.এ.চি. চুক্তিপত্ৰ
Historic Deori Autonomous Council Accord Signed, Ushering in New Era of Peace and Development
A Landmark Agreement
The Deori Accord, signed on March 4, 2005, in Dispur, represents a historic milestone in the struggle for Deori tribal rights and autonomous governance. This Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Assam and various Deori organizations laid the foundation for the creation of the Deori Autonomous Council.
Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, this agreement provided maximum possible autonomy within the constitutional framework for the social, economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural advancement of the Deori people.
Highlights — ঐতিহাসিক গুৰুত্ব আৰু শাসন কাঠামো
Historic Significance
The first comprehensive autonomous arrangement for a Plains Scheduled Tribe in Assam, setting a precedent for inclusive governance and tribal empowerment.
Constitutional Recognition
Legal framework for Deori autonomous governance within Indian Constitution
Democratic Structure
Elected councils with 5-year terms and women's reservation
Administrative Powers
34 subjects under DAC and 29 subjects under Village Councils
Cultural Protection
Safeguarding of Deori customs, traditions, and land rights
Accord Provisions — সামগ্রীক ১১ দফা কাঠামো
Signatories to the Accord
Representatives who signed this historic agreement on March 4, 2005
Deori Organizations
- All Assam Deori Students Union: President & General Secretary
- All Assam Deori Autonomy Demand Committee: President & Secretary General
- All Assam Deori Sanmilan: President & General Secretary
Government
- Government Representative: Chief Secretary, Govt of Assam
- In the presence of: Tarun Gogoi, Chief Minister, Assam
Formal details of the memorandum
Date
4th day of March, 2005
Location
Dispur, Assam
Significance
Historic peace accord establishing Deori autonomy
Implementation Timeline
From discussions to democratic governance
2003–2004
Initial Discussions
Government of Assam holds discussions with Deori tribal leaders.
March 4, 2005
Accord Signed
Historic Deori Accord signed in Dispur, Assam.
May 8, 2005
Legislative Enactment
Assam Act No. XXV of 2005 receives the Governor's assent.
2005–2006
Interim Council
Formation of Interim Council pending elections.
2006–2007
First Elections
Democratic elections held within stipulated timeframe.
Legacy of the Accord
A testament to dialogue, democracy, and empowerment
20+ Years
of Democratic Governance
34 Departments
Administrative Structure
₹500+ Cr
Development Investment
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