Assam education minister attends Tiwa Autonomous Council event in Morigaon, announces Rs 1 Cr grant

Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on January 2 attended a programme at the headquarters of the Tiwa Autonomous Council in Morigaon, where statues of Raja Bir Jongal Balhu, a symbol of the valour and bravery of the Tiwa community, and Indraching Deuri, regarded as the father of the Tiwa people, were unveiled.

The programme, held on the second day of the New Year, marked the fulfilment of a long-standing demand of the Tiwa Autonomous Council. A grand public meeting was organised in connection with the statue unveiling, along with the foundation stone laying ceremony for a new auditorium at the council premises.

Following the unveiling, the public meeting was attended by Dr Pegu, Chief Executive Member of the Tiwa Autonomous Council Jiban Chandra Konwar, Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari, former Chief Executive Member and present council member Pravan Manta, Zila Parishad President Pranati Kalita Deka, Tiwa Rajdarbar President Jursing Bordoloi, Mayor Jugesh Tamuli, and other council officials, Tiwa kings, and representatives from various regions.

A large number of members of the Tiwa community from different parts of the district and beyond also participated in the event.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Pegu spoke on issues concerning the Tiwa community and reiterated the state government’s commitment to the development of the Tiwa Autonomous Council. He also laid the foundation stone for the proposed auditorium and announced a grant of Rs 1 crore for its modern and improved construction.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, the minister said the objective of the government was to maintain unity among the people of Assam and ensure harmony among different communities. He said there was no animosity, conflict, or protest among communities in the state, attributing this to the policies and approach of the NDA government.

Officials said the programme highlighted the cultural heritage of the Tiwa community and underscored efforts to strengthen institutional infrastructure for its development.