Assam: Pramod Boro holds key consultative meet with 75 community organizations

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KOKRAJHAR: In a significant step towards inclusive governance and cultural preservation, the BTC organized a consultative meeting with representatives of 75 community organizations on Tuesday at the Bodofa Cultural Complex, Kokrajhar. The meeting, which witnessed participation of 75 organizations from all 26 communities of BTR, was chaired by BTC CEM Pramod Boro.

In his address, CEM Pramod Bodo reflected on Bodoland’s transition from conflict to stability following the signing of the Bodo Peace Accord in 2020. “BTR today stands as a model of peace, where dialogue and cooperation among communities have become the foundation for progress,” he said.

One of the major announcements of the day was the proposal for setting up a community museum to preserve and celebrate the heritage of all 26 communities. He also urged community organizations to propose community-specific restricted holidays and submit plans for community festivals that the council government could support in organizing.

On the linguistic front, CEM Bodo released the first volume of a Multilingual Word Book comprising 10 languages, and announced that a second volume, covering the remaining communities of BTR, will be published in the first half of the current financial year under the ‘Vision Document’ programme. The CEM also highlighted key development areas aligned with the Vision Document, focusing on education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment. He introduced ‘Sangharsh to Nirman’ (From Struggle to Construction) as the guiding theme for the region’s journey ahead.

BTCLA Speaker and Chairman of Vision Document Committee Katiram Boro, in his remarks, expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic response from community organizations. He assured that the suggestions and feedback received during the meeting would directly influence policy formulation, especially concerning cultural preservation and inclusive development.

Community representatives actively participated in the discussion, sharing views on the proposed museum, the need to enhance language education, job creation, and healthcare services. While many favoured a unified museum complex with separate rooms for each community, others advocated for distinct spaces that could house not just artefacts but also libraries and cultural centres.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment by the BTR Government to work closely with all communities to realize the goals outlined in the Vision Document.

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