A Memorandum of Settlement was signed between the Union government and the Tripura government and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).
Key highlights of agreement
- NLFT & ATTF have agreed to abjure path of violence, lay down all their arms and ammunition and disband their armed organisations.
- Centre has approved a special package of Rs 250 crore for the overall development of the tribal population of Tripura.
Reasons for Insurgency in North Eastern Region (NER)
- Historical neglect in integrating hill areas of Assam during pre-British and British colonial rule.
- Continuous lack of economic opportunities creates incentives for unemployed youths to join armed movements
- Ethnic communities view ‘the use of force’ as more effective than non-violent dissent in getting attention.
- Existence of external help.
Major Initiatives and Peace Process in NER
- Peace accords/agreements in NER: Government has signed 12 important agreements in recent times.
- Reduction of ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA: For instance, AFSPA from Tripura lifted in 2015
- Ceasefire/ Suspension of Operation/ other agreements in NER
- Inter-state boundary agreements: In 2022, Assam and Meghalaya's chief ministers signed an MoU to resolve their decades-long inter-state boundary dispute.