Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Dima Hasao insurgent group signs peace pact with Assam, Centre” published in The Hindu on 1st May 2023

What is the News?

Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) has signed a peace agreement with the Assam Government and the Centre.

What is Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA)?

Dimasa National Liberation Army(DNLA) is an insurgent group operating mostly in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.

It was established in April 2019 seeking a sovereign territory for the Dimasa tribals and launched an armed insurgency to achieve its goal.

What does the Dima Hasao Peace Pact provide for?

The peace pact makes the DNLA lay down its arms and abide by the Constitution of India.

The group will disband tier-armed organization, vacate all camps occupied by DNLA cadres and join the mainstream.

The central and state governments will provide Rs 500 crore each for the development of the Dimasa tribal areas.

Dimasa Welfare Council will be set up by the Government of Assam to protect, preserve and promote a social, cultural, and linguistic identity to meet political, economic and educational aspirations.

Government will also ensure speedy and focused development of the Dimasa people residing outside the jurisdiction of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).