Year of Establishment: 1952
The Department of Assamese is one of the oldest and most prestigious departments of North Lakhimpur College. It has played a vital role in the academic evolution of the college and is considered one of the key contributors to its present stature. Since the post-independence period, the department has significantly contributed to the expansion of Assamese language education in the vast region of Upper Assam. Eminent scholars like Dr. Bishwanarayan Shastri once served as faculty in the department.
Over the years, the department has grown in stature and reputation, and today it is recognized as a leading department in the state.
Initially, the department was associated with Intermediate-level education. Later, it introduced undergraduate programmes. In 2014, the department began offering postgraduate (M.A.) courses. The M.Phil. programme started in 2020, followed by the Ph.D. programme in 2022. In addition, the department currently offers two certificate courses.
Students of the Assamese Department have achieved success in diverse fields and several have also ventured into self-employment. Many students have consistently qualified in national and state-level competitive exams such as NET, SLET, and JRF. Even before the college attained autonomous status, the department had recorded outstanding results in undergraduate examinations under Dibrugarh University. The department’s students also have a strong reputation for securing admission to postgraduate and research programmes in prestigious institutions.
The Faculty members have successfully completed a significant number of research projects and continue to engage actively in academic research.
The Department houses a well-maintained library and a computer-equipped lab where students receive basic computer training. It regularly publishes books and maintains an annual departmental journal along with two wall magazines.
Students of the department have consistently excelled in various literary and cultural competitions. The Assamese Department has been awarded the title of Best Department eight times consecutively during the Annual College Week celebrations of North Lakhimpur College. Many of its students have earned distinction in the intellectual landscape of Assam.
Regular activities like discussion forums, lectures, and memorial events enrich the academic environment of the department. Through field studies, educational tours, participation in events, and organizing various programmes, students receive valuable opportunities to enhance their life skills and intellectual growth.
Some highlights of the department’s achievements are as follows:
| Name | Designation | Qualification | Date of Joining | View Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mouchumi Chetia | Associate Professor | M.A., Ph.D | 29-Sep-1994 | View Profile |
| Dr Dhana Ranjan Kalita | Assistant Professor | M.A., Ph.D | 24-Feb-2002 | View Profile |
| Dr Arabinda Rajkhowa | Associate Professor (HOD) | M.A., Ph.D | 03-Nov-2005 | View Profile |
| Dr Hemanta Sarmah | Assistant Professor | M.A., Ph.D | 29-Jun-2010 | View Profile |
| Mrs Munmi Dutta | Assistant Professor (Contractual) | MA | 16-Jul-2014 | View Profile |
| Dr Dhiraj Patar | Assistant Professor | M.A., Ph.D | 11-Jan-2021 | View Profile |
| Pubali Borah | Guest Faculty | 0000-00-00 | View Profile | |
| Kriparekha Gogoi | Guest Faculty | 0000-00-00 | View Profile | |
| Khagen Pegu | Guest Faculty | 0000-00-00 | View Profile | |
| Kangkana Barik | Guest Faculty | 0000-00-00 | View Profile |
Introduction: নৰ্থ লখিমপুৰ কলেজৰ অসমীয়া বিভাগৰ বাৰ্ষিক আলোচনীখন ২০০৬ চনৰপৰা নিয়মীয়াকৈ প্ৰকাশ পাই আহিছে৷ ২০০৬–২০২১ লৈ আলোচনীখনৰ নাম আছিল ‘স্মৃতিৰ সঁফুৰা’৷ প্ৰথম অৱস্থাত আলোচনীখন চূড়ান্ত বৰ্ষৰ ছাত্ৰ-ছাত্ৰীসকলৰ বিদায় উপলক্ষ্যে প্ৰকাশ পাইছিল বাবে নামটো তেনেদৰে ৰখা হৈছিল৷ কিন্তু ক্ৰমাৎ ইয়াৰ বৈশিষ্ট্য সলনি হ’বলৈ ল’লে আৰু পৰিসৰ বহল হ’বলৈ ল’লে, সেয়ে ২০২১-২২ বৰ্ষৰপৰা প্ৰকাশৰ ধাৰাবাহিকতা অক্ষুণ্ণ ৰাখি আলোচনীখনৰ নাম ‘অসমীয়া বিভাগৰ আলোচনী’লৈ সলনি কৰা হয়৷
Assamese Department of North Lakhimpur College[Autonomous]
Milestones:
১৯৫২ : প্ৰতিষ্ঠা, আই. এ. শ্ৰেণীৰ আৰম্ভণি
১৯৬১ : স্নাতক শ্ৰেণীৰ আৰম্ভণি
১৯৬৫ : স্নাতকত মেজৰৰ আৰম্ভণি
২০১৪ : স্নাতকোত্তৰ শ্ৰেণীৰ আৰম্ভণি
২০১৭ : ‘কম্পিউটাৰত অসমীয়া ভাষাৰ প্ৰয়োগ’ শীৰ্ষক চাৰ্টিফিকেট পাঠ্যক্ৰমৰ আৰম্ভণি
২০২০ : এম. ফিল. পাঠ্যক্ৰমৰ আৰম্ভণি
২০২২ : পিএইচ. ডি. পাঠ্যক্ৰমৰ আৰম্ভণি
কেইটিমান উল্লেখযোগ্য দিশ-
1. নিজা পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰু পাঠ্যসূচীৰে স্নাতকোত্তৰ শ্ৰেণী আৰম্ভ কৰা কলেজ পৰ্যায়ত অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো বিভাগ৷
2. কম্পিউটাৰত অসমীয়া ভাষা ব্যৱহাৰৰ ব্যৱহাৰিক শিক্ষা প্ৰদান কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো অসমীয়া বিভাগ [২০১৪ৰ পৰা]৷
3. পাঠ্যক্ৰমত অসমীয়া বিজ্ঞান সাহিত্যৰ পূৰ্ণ কাকত অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো বিভাগ [২০১৬ৰ পৰা]৷
4. পাঠ্যক্ৰমত আধুনিক অসমীয়া গীতি সাহিত্যৰ পূৰ্ণ কাকত অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো বিভাগ [২০১৩ৰ পৰা]৷
5. পাঠ্যক্ৰমত অসমীয়া প্ৰকৃতি সাহিত্যৰ পূৰ্ণ কাকত অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো বিভাগ [২০১৯ৰ পৰা]৷
6. কলেজ পৰ্যায়ত নিজা পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰু গৱেষণা পৰিষদেৰে এম.ফিল. পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰম্ভ কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো শৈক্ষিক বিভাগ৷
7. কলেজ পৰ্যায়ত নিজা পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰু গৱেষণা পৰিষদেৰে পিএইচ. ডি. পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰম্ভ কৰা অসমৰ প্ৰথমটো শৈক্ষিক বিভাগ৷
সূচীপত্ৰ
সম্পাদকীয় ৷৷ 7
শ্ৰদ্ধাঞ্জলি
সনন্ত তাঁতিলৈ শ্ৰদ্ধাঞ্জলি
শাৰদী জোনাক শইকীয়া ৷৷ 8
স্বৰ্ণ ঢেকিয়াল ফুকনৰ জীৱন আৰু সাহিত্যকৰ্ম
ভীষ্মা সোনোৱাল ৷৷ 9
ড॰ অপূৰ্ব বৰা
তুলিকা তামুলী ৷৷ ১০
অপূৰ্ব বৰাৰ ব্যংগ চুটিগল্প
শোভাকৃষ্ণা ফুকন ৷৷ ১২
বিশেষ লেখা
নৰ্থ লখিমপুৰ কলেজৰ অসমীয়া বিভাগ
ড॰ শেখ মকবুল ইছলাম ৷৷ ১৮
আন্তৰিকতা পাহৰিব নোৱাৰোঁ তোমালোকৰ
ড॰ জ্যোতিৰেখা হাজৰিকা ৷৷ ২০
গৌৰৱৰ একলম
জ্ঞানপীঠ বঁটা বিজয়ী তৃতীয়জন অসমীয়া নীলমণি ফুকন
পৰাগজ্যোতি গগৈ ৷৷ ২১
বুকাৰ বঁটা আৰু গীতাঞ্জলি শ্ৰী
তৃষ্ণা চুতীয়া ৷৷ ২৩
ভাষা
ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় শিক্ষা নীতি-২০২০ আৰু
অৰুণাচল প্ৰদেশৰ ভাষিক প্ৰসংগ
ড॰ সুনীল সন্দিকৈ ৷৷ ২৫
উইলিয়াম ৰবিন্সন আৰু
অসমীয়া ভাষাৰ প্ৰথমখন ব্যাকৰণ
ড॰ দীপকজ্যোতি মহন্ত ৷৷ ৩০
ভাষা-মনোভংগী
ড॰ পৰেশ খনিকৰ ৷৷ ৩৩
সাহিত্য
অসমীয়া সৃজনীশীল সাহিত্যলৈ মহিলা লেখকৰ অৱদান
প্ৰাৰ্থনা দত্ত ৷৷ ৩৬
অসমীয়া ব্যংগ সাহিত্যলৈ লম্বোদৰ বৰাৰ অৱদান
শোভাকৃষ্ণা ফুকন ৷৷ ৪২
চন্দ্ৰপ্ৰসাদ শইকীয়াৰ ‘এদিন’ উপন্যাসখন
ড॰ চিত্ৰজিৎ শইকীয়া ৷৷ ৪৯
‘বায়নৰ খোল’ নাটকত প্ৰতিফলিত প্ৰজন্মৰ সংঘাত
অসীম শইকীয়া ৷৷ ৫১
‘কোনাবাই তো’ উপন্যাসত প্ৰকাশিত সমাজ ব্যৱস্থা আৰু নাৰী স্বাধীনতা
পূবালী বৰা ৷৷ ৫৪
হোমেন বৰগোহাঞিৰ কথা সাহিত্যত অসমীয়া গ্ৰাম্য জীৱন
ধৰিত্ৰী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ৬০
পদ্মনাথ গোহাঞিবৰুৱাৰ ‘গাঁওবুঢ়া’ নাটকত প্ৰতিফলিত অসমীয়া সমাজ
দিব্যজ্যোতি শইকীয়া ৷৷ ৬৪
লক্ষ্মীনন্দন বৰাৰ ‘যাকেৰি নাহিকে উপাম’
উপন্যাসত প্ৰতিফলিত লোকজীৱন
জয়শ্ৰী শইকীয়া ৷৷ ৬৭
প্ৰণৱজ্যোতি ডেকাৰ গল্প সাহিত্য
সুৰেশ দেৱনাথ ৷৷ ৭০
‘খেলনা’ গল্পত প্ৰতিফলিত বিবিধ দিশ
নিকুমণি দিহিঙীয়া ৷৷ ৭২
‘হুকুমদাৰ’ ঃ এক আলোচনা
বিনীতা দেৱী ৷৷ ৭৪
জ্যোতিপ্ৰসাদৰ সংগীত আৰু নাটকত সমাজ চেতনা
ধৰিত্ৰী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ৭৬
গীতি-সাহিত্য
বিহুগীতত প্ৰতিফলিত সমাজ
মেঘালী দত্ত ৷৷ ৮৪
অইনিঃতম : এক অনুপম প্ৰেমৰ আধাৰ
খগেন পেগু ৷৷ ৮৫
অসমীয়া গীতি সাহিত্য আৰু লক্ষ্মীনাথ বেজবৰুৱাৰ গীত গীতাশ্ৰী দেৱী ৷৷ ৮৮
পাৰ্বতিপ্ৰসাদ বৰুৱাৰ গীতি-কবিতাত প্ৰকৃতি
কবিতা ফুকন ৷৷ ১০২
ভূপেন হাজৰিকাৰ গীতত দেশপ্ৰেম
ৰীয়া নেওগ ৷৷ ১০৫
ভূপেন হাজৰিকাৰ গীতত মানৱতাৰ
কঠীয়া : বৰ বৰ মানুহৰ দোলা
ধৰিত্ৰী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ১০৯
বিজ্ঞান সাহিত্য
বিজ্ঞান সাহিত্য : কিছু প্ৰাসংগিক কথা
সমুজ্জ্বল শইকীয়া ৷৷ ১১২
কল্পবিজ্ঞান গল্প হিচাপে বিজয়কৃষ্ণ দেৱশৰ্মাৰ ‘মাওথিয়া’
যশস্বী কাশ্যপ ৷৷ ১১৭
প্ৰকৃতি সাহিত্য
প্ৰকৃতি সংৰক্ষণ চেতনা আৰু সৌম্যদ্বীপ দত্ত
প্ৰশান্ত মিলি ৷৷ ১১৯
পৰিৱেশতন্ত্ৰৰ সংৰক্ষণত যুৱ প্ৰজন্মৰ ভূমিকা
তুলিকা তামুলী ৷৷ ১২৪
প্ৰাসংগিক
শিশুৰ বিকাশত নব্য মাধ্যমৰ প্ৰভাৱ
আলফুল কৌশিক গোস্বামী ৷৷ ১৩০
প্ৰযুক্তি
প্ৰস্তাৱনামূলকভাৱে ডিজিটেল মানৱিকীবিদ্যা : সংজ্ঞা, ইতিহাস, বিতৰ্ক আৰু ভৱিষ্যৎ
দেৱাশিস বুঢ়াগোহাঁই ৷৷ ১৩৬
বিষয় : গণমাধ্যম
বৈদ্যুতিন মাধ্যম আৰু সামাজিক মাধ্যমৰ ধামখুমীয়াত ৰেডিঅ’ৰ প্ৰতি সংশয় আৰু সম্ভাৱনা
ধৰিত্ৰী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ১৪২
লোক-সংস্কৃতি
লোকসংস্কৃতিৰ গৱেষণাত ক্ষেত্ৰ অধ্যয়ন
সমুজ্জ্বল শইকীয়া ৷৷ ১৪৬
জনগোষ্ঠীয় সাহিত্য-সংস্কৃতি
মিচিংসকলৰ প্ৰাকৃতিক উপাদানগত লোকচিকিৎসা
প্ৰশান্ত মিলি ৷৷ ১৫২
নেপালী লোকসাহিত্য : লোকজীৱনৰপৰা সাধুকথালৈ
সঞ্জয় আচাৰ্য ৷৷ ১৫৬
ৰাভা জনগোষ্ঠীৰ ফাৰকান্তি উৎসৱ
অসীম শইকীয়া ৷৷ ১৬১
দেউৰী জনজাতিৰ পৰম্পৰাগত লোকখাদ্য
জাহ্নৱী শাণ্ডিল্য ৷৷ ১৬৪
জনগোষ্ঠীয় সমাজত মৃত্যু সম্পক¹য়
লোকাচাৰ : এক অৱলোকন
ধৰিত্ৰী খনিকৰ ৷৷ ১৬৬
পৰ্যটন
অসমৰ পাৰিপাশ্বিৰ্ক পৰ্যটনস্থল
ভৃগুত্তম বৰা ৷৷ ১৬৯
গ্ৰন্থ সম্পাদনা
গ্ৰন্থ সম্পাদনাত সম্পাদকৰ দায়িত্ব আৰু গুৰুত্ব
ভাস্কৰ ভূঞা ৷৷ ১৭৫
গ্ৰন্থকোণ
দীপক কুমাৰ বৰকাকতিৰ উপন্যাস ‘ডিকটন’ : এক আলোচনা
প্ৰভাত ভূঞা ৷৷ ১৮৪
পদ্মনাথ গোহাঞিবৰুৱা প্ৰণীত ‘দেশী কছৰৎ’ গ্ৰন্থৰ প্ৰাসংগিকতা
বিতুপন শইকীয়া ৷৷ ১৮৮
অতনু ভট্টাচাৰ্যৰ ‘ৰঘুনাথ, কাপোৰ পিন্ধা’
ময়ূৰী তামুলী ৷৷ ১৯২
‘নৰ্থ লখিমপুৰ কলেজৰ অসমীয়া বিভাগ’ : এখন ইতিহাসমূলক গ্ৰন্থ
কবিতা ফুকন ৷৷ ১৯৫
কথাশিল্পীৰ বিয়োগৰ এবছৰ আৰু ‘বৰগোহাঞি চৰ্চা’
বিতু বড়া ৷৷ ১৯৯
পৰম্পৰাগত শিক্ষা ব্যৱস্থা আৰু জীৱন সংগ্ৰামৰ অবিস্মৰণীয় পাঠ ‘বকুল ফুলৰ দৰে’
পপী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২০১
পৰম্পৰাবাদী উপন্যাস হিচাপে বিৰিঞ্চি কুমাৰ বৰুৱাৰ ‘জীৱনৰ বাটত’ : এক আলোচনা
কৃপাৰেখা গগৈ ৷৷ ২০৪
অনুৰাধা শৰ্মা পূজাৰীৰ ‘ইয়াত এখন অৰণ্য আছিল’
পূবালী বৰা ৷৷ ২০৮
‘পৃথিৱীৰ মৰম’ : এক আলোচনা
বিতোপন কাকতি ৷৷ ২১০
ব্যক্তিত্ব
অসমৰ শৈক্ষিক ক্ষেত্ৰৰ ভেটি গঢ়াত পদ্মনাথ গোহাঞিবৰুৱাৰ ভূমিকা
সুৰেশ দেৱনাথ ৷৷ ২১৩
সাহিত্যিক পানীন্দ্ৰনাথ গগৈ
ৰাজীৱ হাজৰিকা ৷৷ ২২২
চলচ্ছিত্ৰ সমালোচনা
সত্যজিৎ ৰায়ৰ ‘অপু ত্ৰিল’জী’
ভবেন্দ্ৰ দাস ৷৷ ২২৬
জাহ্নু বৰুৱাৰ ‘ফিৰিঙতি’
নীলাক্ষি বৰগোঁহাই ৷৷ ২৩০
অসমীয়া চলচ্ছিত্ৰৰ সম্ভাৱনাময় কালত ‘আমিষ’
তুলিকা তামুলী ৷৷ ২৩৩
‘ডায়েল-১০০’ চলচ্ছিত্ৰখনৰ বিষয়ে এটি
সমালোচনামূলক টোকা
অভিজিৎ দত্ত ৷৷ ২৩৬
কবিতা সমালোচনা
যন্ত্ৰণাৰ এখন বাস্তৱ ছবি : ‘নীলমণি ফুকনৰ মুঠি মুঠিকৈ কাটি তোৰ ঢেঁকীয়াৰ আঙুলি’
নৱকান্ত বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৩৭
সাক্ষাৎকাৰ
বন্তি শেনচোৱাৰ লগত এক বাৰ্তালাপ
গীতাশ্ৰী দেৱী ৷৷ ২৪১
গল্প
ঠিকনা
সুৰেশ দেৱনাথ ৷৷ ২৪৯
বানে ধোৱা জীৱন
মহানন্দ শইকীয়া ৷৷ ২৫১
কবিতা
জীৱন কলা
চিত্ৰজিৎ শইকীয়া ৷৷ ২৫২
আকাশবাণী শেঙুন
লুইত কিৰণ দাস ৷৷ ২৫২
বেলিটোতকৈ জোনটোৱে বেছি জানে
নৱকান্ত বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৫৩
ইতিহাসলৈ কিমান দিন
বন্দিতা দেৱী ৷৷ ২৫৩
ৰাজহাড়
ৰুণ্মী শইকীয়া ৷৷ ২৫৪
মই
পৰাগজ্যোতি গগৈ ৷৷ ২৫৪
এখন্তেক নিজক বিচাৰি
আশা গগৈ ৷৷ ২৫৪
নিৰ্জন জীৱনত
নয়নমণি সোণোৱাল ৷৷ ২৫৫
লিমাৰিক
সুৰেশ দেৱনাথ ৷৷ ২৫৬
উপন্যাসিকা
অভিশপ্ত অনুৰাগৰ তিনিটি পৰ্ব
দ্বিবনদ্বীপ গগৈ ৷৷ ২৫৭
একাংকিকা
উভালি পৰা জামুগছ
নৱকান্ত বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৬২
বাটৰ নাট
ৰূপান্তৰ
দেৱাশিস বুঢ়াগোহাঁই ৷৷ ২৬৭
ব্যংগ
চিঞৰশ্লেষণ¸
নৱকান্ত বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৭১
অনুবাদ গল্প
আফ্ৰিকাৰ পামৰ আজীৱন প্ৰেম
ধৰিত্ৰী বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৭৪
জামু গছ
নৱকান্ত বৰুৱা ৷৷ ২৭৯
অনুভৱ
কলমৰ সীৰলুত শব্দশিল্প
শাৰদী জোনাক শইকীয়া ৷৷ ২৮৩
ঘূণাসুঁতিত এদিন এৰাতি
কৃষ্টিনা খঙীয়া ৷৷ ২৮৫
বিভাগৰ অনুভৱ
ব্যতিক্ৰম অভিজ্ঞতাৰে বিভাগত পাঁচবছৰ
কংকিতা শৰ্মা ৷৷ ২৮৮
নৰ্থ লখিমপুৰ কলেজৰ অসমীয়া বিভাগ
নিকুমণি দিহিঙীয়া ৷৷ ২৮৯
প্ৰতিবেদন ৷৷ ২৯০
বিভাগৰ ডায়েৰী আৰু অন্যান্য ৷৷ ২৯২
লেখত পৰিচিতি ৷৷ ২৯৭
এলবাম ৷৷ ২৯৯
বিগত বৰ্ষৰ সম্পাদকসকল ৷৷ ৩১২
| Courses | Intake Capacity |
| B.A/UG | |
| Major | 70 |
| Minor | 70 |
| VAC | 200 |
| SEC | 200 |
| MDC | 50 |
| AECC | 1000 |
| MA | 40 |
| PhD | 14 |
| Certificate Course | |
| Application of Assamese Language in Computer | 50 |
| Communicative Assamese’ | 50 |
| BA | Preview/Download |
| M.A. | Preview/Download |
| Certificate Course | Preview/Download |
| Ph.D | Preview/Download |
Facilities
Details:
Currently, the total number of books in the departmental library is 3,326, and the number of journals is 820. The idea of establishing a departmental library emerged in the late 20th century. It was initially set up with a small collection of books under the guidance of Professor Dr. Anjan Kumar Ojah. Most of the early books were donated by students. In 2005, Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita took charge of the library, and by that time, the collection had grown to about 150 books. Over the last 20 years, the library has grown rapidly, expanding from a single bookshelf to a fully functional library spread across two rooms. Professor Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa has played a vital role in this development. Every year, he adds new books using various funding sources and collects donations from individuals and institutions. Notably, the families of Rani Bordoloi from Golaghat and Hemendra Kumar Gogoi from Lakhimpur donated a large number of valuable books from their personal collections at his request.
Today, the library houses a significant number of rare books and journals. Dr. Rajkhowa has also initiated the development of a digital book collection, which currently contains around 70,000 pages of books and periodicals.
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The Department of Assamese has a well-equipped computer training room with ten computers to provide students with basic computer skills. Every year, departmental students receive training here. This facility has been operational since 2014 and is conducted by Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Dr. Hemanta Sarmah.
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In 2021, under the initiative of Associate Professor Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, the Department established a support fund. Dr. Rajkhowa contributes Rs. 2,000 every year on his birthday, and current and former students, researchers, and faculty members also contribute on their birthdays according to their ability. These contributions are acknowledged on the department’s Facebook group and are audited annually. In 2022, alumna and noted writer Dhanada Devi contributed Rs. 2 lakh to the fund—the highest donation to date. Each year, two meritorious but economically disadvantaged students receive financial aid from this fund.
Since 2020, the Department has been presenting the "Pona Devi Memorial Mother Award" to the mother of the student who secures the top position in the undergraduate final examinations. This award, initiated by alumna and writer Dhanada Devi, includes ?5,000 in cash, a certificate, and a ceremonial shawl. Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa currently serves as the coordinator for this award.
Awardees:
Since 2015, the department has awarded the “Prof. Sarat Chelleng Best Graduate Award” to the student who tops the undergraduate final examination. The award includes ?5,000 in cash and a certificate. It is funded by former Head of the Department Prof. Lili Chelleng.
The Department introduced a certificate course titled “Use of Assamese Language in Computers” in 2017. With 50 seats, this is the first such course offered in Assam. The course equips students with skills that have proven financially beneficial. It also generates revenue for the department. The course is coordinated by Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa.
Started in 2025, this course is designed for non-Assamese learners and expatriate Assamese individuals who wish to learn basic communicative skills in the Assamese language. The course is coordinated by Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa.
Since 2006, the department has regularly published an annual journal. Initially titled Smritir Saphura (2006–2021), it was renamed Journal of the Department of Assamese in 2021–22 to reflect its evolving scope. The journal is edited entirely by students. Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa has been deeply involved in the publication process from the beginning.
Editors by Year:
The Department regularly organizes educational tours to enhance students' intellectual development. These tours have had a notable impact on student growth.
Some Tours Conducted:
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Since 2009, the Department has published numerous books—an important contribution led primarily by Associate Professor Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa. Some were published through North Lakhimpur College Publications and others in collaboration with various institutions.
List of Publications:
Under the leadership of Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, students of the department have participated in several national and international literary festivals, gaining valuable exposure and enhancing their knowledge.
Festivals Attended:
Students of the department, under Dr. Rajkhowa's leadership, have also participated in international film festivals:
Head,
Department of Assamese,
North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous),
Khelmati-787031, North Lakhimpur
Dist.- Lakhimpur.
Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa , HoD
Ph: 70029-68932
WhatsApp: 94351-89174
email: arabindarajkhowa2011@gmail.com
Academic and Co-curricular Activities Report
Department of Assamese, NLC
Details:
1. Observation Days & Commemorative Events
International Mother Language Day
Observed annually on 21st February since 2016. Activities include lectures, discussions, quizzes, and recitations. Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
National Science Day
Celebrated annually on 28th February since 2016 (programs under “Science for All” initiated in 2005).
Focus: Promoting scientific temper among students. Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Death Anniversary of Dr. Bhabananda Nath Saikia
Observed on 13th August annually since 2006. Highlights his life and contributions.
Coordinators: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Dr. Hemanta Sarmah
Teachers' Day
Celebrated every year on 5th September with student-led activities such as speeches, cultural programmes, and felicitation.
Freshers’ Welcome Programme
Organized at the beginning of each academic year to welcome new students by the Departmental Forum.
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Celebrated on 8th September since 2005 with lectures, competitions, and cultural events.
Coordinators: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Dr. Hemanta Sarmah
2. Field Studies
To enhance the academic exposure of students, the Department of Assamese regularly organizes field studies. Fieldwork is also an integral component of the department's curriculum. The details of such field studies are given below:
1.
Year: 2010
Place: Lower Lakhimpur
Theme: Historical Monuments of Lakhimpur District
Total Members: 41 (B.A. Final Year)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Lily Chelleng, Dr. Hemanta Sarmah
2.
Year: 2015 (10th–11th March)
Place: Ghunasuti Village, Lakhimpur
Theme: Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture of Assam
Total Members: 32 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
3.
Year: 2016 (26th–27th February)
Place: Murkangselek, Dhemaji
Theme: Tribal Folk Culture of Assam (Special Reference to Bodo Tribe)
Total Members: 53 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Lily Chelleng
4.
Year: 2017 (4th–5th March)
Place: Goimari Village, Lakhimpur
Theme: Tribal Folk Culture of Assam (Special Reference to Mising Tribe)
Total Members: 54 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Dr. Bishwa Hazarika, Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
5.
Year: 2017 (21st–23rd April)
Place: Majuli
Theme: Impact of Satra Culture on Tribal Culture of Majuli
Total Members: 34 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Lily Chelleng, Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Dr. Bishwa Hazarika, Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
6.
Year: 2017 (8th October)
Place: Borkhamti Village, Lakhimpur
Theme: Bilingualism and the Khamti Tribe
Total Members: 40 (M.A. 3rd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Bishwa Hazarika
Accompanists: Lily Chelleng, Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Chandanjyoti Chutia
7.
Year: 2018
Place: Matmora, Dhakuakhana
Theme: Tribal Culture of Assam
Total Members: 32 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah
Accompanists: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Iswanjyoti Gogoi
8.
Year: 2018 (3rd–4th March)
Place: Jamugurihat, Biswanath District
Theme: Tradition of Barechaharia Bhaona
Total Members: 57 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Bishwa Hazarika
9.
Year: 2019 (19th–21st April)
Place: Subahi, Dhemaji & Arunachal Pradesh
Theme: Tribal Folk Culture of Assam: Tradition and Change
Total Members: 35 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Munmi Dutta, Dr. Bishwa Hazarika, Dr. Chandanjyoti Chutia
10.
Year: 2022 (10th January)
Place: Ujjalpur, Lakhimpur
Theme: Biodiversity Conservation and Traditional Culture
Total Members: 221 (All students of the Department)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Dr. Dhiraj Patar, Paresh Khanikar, Ashim Saikia
11.
Year: 2022 (30th April–1st May)
Place: Ghunasuti Village, Lakhimpur
Theme: Mising Folk Culture: Tradition and Modernity
Total Members: 33 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Dr. Dhiraj Patar, Paresh Khanikar, Ashim Saikia
12.
Year: 2022 (30th June–1st July)
Place: Murkangselek, Dhemaji & Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Theme: Cultural Tourism in Northeast India
Total Members: 56 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Hemanta Sarmah, Munmi Dutta, Dr. Dhiraj Patar, Ashim Saikia
13.
Year: 2022 (17th July)
Place: Jhargram, West Bengal
Theme: Tribal Folk Culture of West Bengal
Total Members: 21 (Research Scholars)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Munmi Dutta, Dr. Dhiraj Patar, Ashim Saikia
14.
Year: 2023 (9th March)
Place: Gharmara Satra, Lakhimpur
Theme: Tradition and Modernity in Gharmara Satra
Total Members: 31 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanist: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
15.
Year: 2023 (30th April)
Place: Lower Part of Lakhimpur District
Theme: Cultural Heritage of Lakhimpur District
Total Members: 9 (Research Scholars)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanist: Munmi Dutta
16.
Year: 2023 (3rd–4th June)
Place: Ketetong Village, Margherita, Dibrugarh
Theme: Folk Culture of the Singpho Tribe
Total Members: 58 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Munmi Dutta, Prakashjyoti Saikia
17.
Year: 2023 (14th September)
Place: Ghunasuti Village, Lakhimpur
Theme: Mising Folk Culture: Tradition and Modernity
Total Members: 35 (M.A. 3rd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Dhiraj Patar
18.
Year: 2024 (18th–19th May)
Place: Sadiya (Assam) and Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh)
Theme: Cultural Heritage of Northeast India
Total Members: 33 (M.A. 2nd Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanist: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
19.
Year: 2024 (14th June)
Place: Majuli
Theme: Satra Culture of Majuli: Tradition and Modernity
Total Members: 52 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanist: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita
20.
Year: 2025 (14th–15th March)
Place: Namphake Village, Dibrugarh District
Theme: Culture of Assam and Cultural Tourism
Total Members: 61 (B.A. 6th Semester)
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Accompanists: Munmi Dutta, Kangkana Barik
3. Book Fairs
The Department of Assamese, in collaboration with North Lakhimpur College Publications, has been consistently organizing book fairs both within and outside the college campus. These events are aimed at promoting reading culture, enhancing literary awareness, and supporting local authors and publishers.
Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, Head of the Department, serves as the Chief Coordinator for these fairs, while other faculty members, students, and research scholars contribute actively in various organizational capacities.
A. Book Fairs Organized Inside the College Campus
| Year | Event Name | Dates |
|---|---|---|
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2018 |
First North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
20–22 September 2018 |
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2019 |
Second North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
14–17 October 2019 |
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2021 |
Third North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
27–31 January & 1–4 February 2021 |
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2022 |
Fourth North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
21–28 March 2022 |
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2022 |
Fifth North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
27–30 December 2022 |
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2023 |
Sixth North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
9–16 October 2023 |
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2025 |
Seventh North Lakhimpur College Book Fair |
18–25 March 2025 |
B. Participation in Book Fairs Outside the Campus
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Year |
Event |
Dates |
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2014 |
Participated in Lakhimpur Book Fair with a book stall |
26 November–3 December 2014 |
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2015 |
Participated in Lakhimpur Book Fair with a book stall |
26 November–3 December 2015 |
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2023 |
Participated in the Book Fair of Asam Sahitya Sabha (Narayanpur Conference) with a book stall |
1–4 February 2023 |
C. Book Fairs Organized in Rural Schools and Colleges (2025)
In 2025, the Department successfully organized 21 book fairs in various rural schools and colleges across Lakhimpur district. These initiatives aimed to expand the reach of books to young readers in remote areas.
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Sl. No. |
Institution Name |
Dates |
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1. |
Pub Phulbari High School |
4–6 April 2025 |
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2. |
Kananadi High School |
13–14 June 2025 |
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3. |
Brahmaputra Valley Academy |
16–17 June 2025 |
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4. |
Genius Academy |
18–19 June 2025 |
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5. |
Kanta Khanikar High School |
20 June 2025 |
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6. |
Dhakuakhana Collegiate Higher Secondary School |
11 & 18 June 2025 |
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7. |
Dhakuakhana Girls’ M.E. School |
13–14 June 2025 |
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8. |
Town Amkatiya L.P. School |
16–17 June 2025 |
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9. |
West Dhakuakhana Higher Secondary School |
20 June 2025 |
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10. |
Laluk Higher Secondary School |
19–21 June 2025 |
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11. |
Nowboicha Sankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan |
13–15 June 2025 |
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12. |
Lakhimpur Girls’ Higher Secondary School |
10 & 14 June 2025 |
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13. |
P.M. Shri North Lakhimpur Government Higher Secondary School |
11 June 2025 |
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14. |
Kadam Jatiya Vidyalaya |
13 June 2025 |
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15. |
Brilliant Academy, Lakhimpur |
16–17 June 2025 |
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16. |
Nowboicha Senior Secondary School |
13–16 June 2025 |
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17. |
Nowboicha High School |
19–21 June 2025 |
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18. |
Sankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Bihpuria |
13–15 June 2025 |
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19. |
Bihpuria College |
16–17 June 2025 |
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20. |
Sankardev Shishu Vidya Niketan, Pathalipahar |
18–19 June 2025 |
4. Seminars & Symposiums
Since 2017, the Department of Assamese at North Lakhimpur College has been consistently organizing national-level seminars. In the following years, state-level as well as international symposiums were also conducted. The contribution of Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, Head of the Department and Associate Professor, has been highly significant in this regard.
Below is a list of the seminars and symposiums conducted so far:
National Seminars
Topic: Impact of Mythology on Modern Assamese Literature
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) & Nata-Sainik, Lakhimpur
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: UGC, New Delhi
Date: 10–11 February, 2017
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Topic: Bishnuprasad Rabha and Indian Culture
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) & Department of Bangla, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Venue: St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Sponsored by: Organising Colleges
Date: 17–18 February, 2020
Coordinators: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Dr. Makbul Islam
Topic: Jagannath Consciousness and Vaishnavism of Assam
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) & Department of Bangla, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Organising Colleges
Date: 28 July, 2020
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Topic: Life and Works of Padmanath Gohain Barua, Hemchandra Goswami, and Panindranath Gogoi
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Department of Bangla, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata & Asam Sahitya Sabha
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Organising Institutions
Date: 11–12 April, 2022
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Topic: Life and Works of Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) & Department of Bangla, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Organising Colleges
Date: 16 October, 2022
Coordinator: Dr. Dhiraj Patar
Topic: History of Assamese Books
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous), Department of Assamese, Lakhimpur Girls' College & Asam Sahitya Sabha
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Organising Institutions
Date: 22–23 March, 2025
Coordinators: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Kusumbar Chetia
International Seminar
Topic: Bhakti Literature of the Indian Subcontinent
Organised by: Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous) & Department of Bangla, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Venue: St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Sponsored by: Organising Colleges
Date: 25–26 March, 2023
Coordinators: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa and Dr. Makbul Islam
State-Level Seminars
Topic: Post-Independence Assamese Science Literature and Travelogue
Organised by: Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata & Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Sahitya Akademi
Date: 11 November, 2019
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Topic: Evolution of Assamese Prose Writing Technique
Organised by: Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata & Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Sahitya Akademi
Date: 8 August, 2022
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
Topic: Birth Centenary Seminar on Silabhadra
Organised by: Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata & Department of Assamese, North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Venue: North Lakhimpur College (Autonomous)
Sponsored by: Sahitya Akademi
Date: 14 February, 2025
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
5. Film Festival
6. Wall Magazine
7. Farewell Ceremony
Held annually by the Departmental Forum to bid farewell to final-year students.
8. Bishwanarayan Shastri Memorial Lecture
Since 2017, the department has been organizing an annual memorial lecture in honour of Dr. Bishwanarayan Shastri, the founding faculty member of the department, a renowned scholar of Indology, and a celebrated literary figure. From the beginning, the role of Coordinator of this lecture series has been held by Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa, Associate Professor.
The details of the lectures organized so far are as follows:
1st Lecture: 29/10/2017
Speaker: Dr. Amalendu Chakravarty, Professor, Gauhati University
2nd Lecture: 28/09/2018
Speaker: Harekrishna Deka, Retired DGP, Assam
3rd Lecture: 12/03/2021
Speaker: Dr. Jayanta Kumar Borah, Professor, Dibrugarh University
4th Lecture: 30/10/2024
Speaker: Dr. Paramananda Mazumdar, Retired Associate Professor, Pragjyotish College
9. Invited Lectures
The Department of Assamese has been regularly organizing invited lectures by subject experts from various fields. These lectures are arranged primarily for the academic and career benefit of the students. Below is a list of some of the lectures conducted by the department:
10. Workshops:
The Department of Assamese has been organizing various workshops with the objective of enhancing the intellectual development of its students.
Below are the details of some of these workshops:
1.
Topic: Magazine and Book Editing
Resource Person: Atanu Bhattacharyya, Executive Editor, Monthly Magazine Satsori
Date: 12/02/2019
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
2.
Topic: Vigyan Barta Workshop
Resource Persons:
(a) Dr. Mukunda Rajbongshi, Retired Principal, Lakhimpur Girls' College
(b) Bubul Saikia, Principal, LTK College
Date: 06/04/2022
Coordinators: Dr. Dhanaranjan Kalita, Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
3.
Topic: Research Paper Writing
Resource Person: Dr. Makbul Islam, Associate Professor, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
Date: 22/10/2022
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
4.
Topic: Pre-Printing Process
Resource Person: Dr. Ashim Chutia, Principal, Chepan College
Date: 30/11/2022
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
5.
Topic: Creative Writing
Resource Persons:
(a) Dr. Lakhipriya Gogoi, Professor, Dibrugarh University
(b) Dr. Satyakam Borthakur, Professor, Dibrugarh University
(c) Dr. Arindam Sarmah, Associate Professor, Chaiduar College
Sponsored by: Publication Board, Assam
Date: 13/09/2022
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
6.
Topic: Reading, Writing and Painting Old Assamese Manuscripts
Resource Persons:
(a) Dhanjit Talukdar, Gauhati University
(b) Mridu Moucham Borah, Nagaon
Sponsored by: Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Guwahati, Assam
Date: 03/07/2025 – 07/07/2025
Coordinator: Dr. Arabinda Rajkhowa
11. Extension Activities
As part of its social responsibility, the Department of Assamese has been actively engaged in various extension activities. These initiatives are designed to fulfill three core objectives:
[a] Cultivating the Habit of Book Reading:
To promote reading habits among the youth, the department has established libraries in several schools and organized book reading competitions to encourage literary engagement.
[b] Spreading Awareness on Nature Conservation:
Awareness meetings have been conducted in various villages and rural schools to foster environmental consciousness and promote the importance of nature conservation.
[c] Creating Awareness for the Preservation of Local Folk Culture:
Efforts have been made to sensitize communities—especially in rural areas—about the significance of preserving indigenous folk traditions, with the aim of sustaining and celebrating local cultural heritage.
