Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Assam Orphanage Building Becomes Hotel Amidst Controversy
Imagine a building meant to be a home for kids without parents.
It was built with money from the government.
The building opened, but no kids ever moved in.
It just sat there.
Then, someone decided to turn the building into a hotel.
They didn't explain why it changed from a home for kids to a hotel.
Now, the building is a hotel.
The people in charge haven't said anything about it.
A government building in Assam, originally intended as an orphanage, was inaugurated as a hotel.
The building was inaugurated as a home for orphans in 2021 but remained unused.
The building was renovated in 2022, with no explanation given.
The same building was re-inaugurated this month as a private hotel.
The Dima Hasao Autonomous Council has not commented on the matter.
- Who
- The building was initially meant for orphans and vulnerable children. Debolal Gorlosa, the chief executive member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, inaugurated the hotel.
- What
- A government building in Assam, originally intended as an orphanage, was inaugurated as a hotel.
- When
- Inaugurated as an orphanage in 2021, and as a hotel this month.
- Where
- Boro Haflong village, Dima Hasao district, Assam.
- Why
- The reason for the change in purpose from orphanage to hotel is unexplained.
Concerns Raised
No Public Statements
Use of Public Funds
Concerns Raised
Focus on misuse of funds and resources. Why an orphanage was never utilized and later converted into a hotel.
No Public Statements
The current authorities are seemingly indifferent to public concerns about the situation. DHAC has not issued any statement on the matter.
- Original Purpose
- Home for orphans
- Location
- Boro Haflong village, Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Original Inauguration Date
- July 26, 2021
- Building Cost
- Rs 2.98 crore
- Current Purpose
- Hotel
- Inaugurator
- Debolal Gorlosa