Archive · 8 Jan 2026
65th Bodo Sahitya Sabha Begins in Chirang
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha is having its 65th big meeting in Chirang district from January 9th to 11th.
It's a three-day event with lots of stalls showing books, traditional crafts, and food from the Bodo community.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, will be the special guest on the last day.
People from Nepal, Japan, Bangladesh, and other parts of India are coming to join.
There will also be a special exhibit by a famous farmer named Sarbeswar Basumatary, who will show how he farms in a way that's good for the environment.
The event is like a big party to celebrate Bodo culture and share it with others.
The 65th Bodo Sahitya Sabha session will be held from January 9-11, 2024, at Thengphakhri fields in Borlaugao, Chirang district.
The event features around 500 stalls showcasing Bodo literature, culture, crafts, and food, with an estimated budget of Rs 4 crore.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the open meeting on January 11 as the chief guest.
International delegates from Nepal, Japan, and Bangladesh, along with attendees from Northeastern states and West Bengal, are expected to participate.
A special exhibit by Padma Shri awardee Sarbeswar Basumatary will showcase sustainable farming practices.
- Who
- Bodo Sahitya Sabha, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, international delegates, and attendees from Northeastern states and West Bengal
- What
- 65th session of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha
- When
- January 9-11, 2024
- Where
- Thengphakhri fields, Borlaugao, Chirang district
- Why
- To celebrate Bodo literature and culture, and serve as a platform for cultural exchange, dialogue, and inclusive development
- Event
- 65th Bodo Sahitya Sabha
- Location
- Thengphakhri fields, Borlaugao, Chirang district
- Date
- January 9-11, 2024
- Budget
- Rs 4 crore
- Stalls
- 500
- Chief Guest
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- International Delegates
- Nepal, Japan, Bangladesh
- Special Exhibit
- Sarbeswar Basumatary's sustainable farming practices