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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced 'Bodoland Speaks' to foster linguistic harmony in the region. He praised the Bodoland Happiness Mission for stabilizing peace over the past five years. The initiative includes multilingual resources and honors cultural contributors. The government will now translate official notifications into Bodo across 13 districts.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Launches Bodoland Speaks for Linguistic Inclusivity

  • CM Sarma launches 18-language resource for BTR linguistic unity
  • Honors 18 folk culture contributors with Lifetime Achievers Award
  • Highlights peace progress post-Bodoland Accord
  • Announces Bodo language mandate for govt notifications
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Assam CM unveils 'Bodoland Speaks' to strengthen linguistic inclusivity

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils 'Bodoland Speaks' initiative to promote multilingual harmony and peace in BTR.

"The Bodoland Happiness Mission is an excellent effort to strengthen peace and stability. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, July 6

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inaugurated 'Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action', an initiative of the Bodoland Territorial Council under Bodoland Happiness Mission at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati.

CM Sarma also launched BTR Communication Bridge, A Practical Resource of 1001 words and 1001 sentences in 18 languages of the region, Transforming Bodoland- a journey of change in BTR, Lookin' Within: My Reflections authored by CEM BTC Pramod Boro and Annual Report of the Bodoland Happiness Mission (2024-25).

CM Sarma, on the occasion, also conferred the Bodoland Lifetime Achievers Award on 18 personalities who contributed immensely to the enrichment of folk cultures in the BTR.

The Chief Minister hailed the Bodoland Happiness Mission said that the mission is an excellent effort to strengthen the peace and stability that the people of BTR achieved over the last five years.

He said that the Bodoland Happiness Mission launched in the BTR has been hugely successful in forging happiness in the BTR areas.

Giving a contrasting situation that existed in the Bodoland areas since 1968 which witnessed violence, turmoil and more, CM Sarma said that the demand of self-determination of the Bodo people and the associated fear psychosis generated among the people belonging to other communities living in the areas made Bodoland one of the most disturbed areas.

Sarma said that maintaining peace and harmony in the BTR is a shared responsibility, and the Bodo community including the 26 tribal communities residing in the region are playing a pivotal role.

Speaking about four years of BJP-led governance om the state, the Chief Minister said that during this time he never heard the sound of any gunshot which he attributed to the success of the peace accord.

Sarma said that maintaining peace and harmony in the BTR is a shared responsibility, and the Bodo community including the 26 tribal communities residing in the region are playing a pivotal role.

He on the occasion said that as per the demand of the ABSU State government will make it compulsory for all the government notifications to be translated in the Bodo language in all the 13 Bodo inhabited districts of the state. Notably, the Bodoland Engaged Ethnography Initiative, Bodoland Migrant Women Livelihood Support programme were also launched.

- ANI

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Rahul R
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another photo-op. The government must ensure proper implementation and make these resources accessible to common people in remote villages. The real test will be seeing these books in local schools and panchayat offices.
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Arun Y
As someone from BTR, I've seen the transformation firsthand. The peace accord has indeed brought stability, but economic development is still lagging. Language initiatives are good, but we need more job opportunities for youth to sustain this peace.
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Sarah B
The Bodoland Happiness Mission sounds fascinating! India's diversity in language and culture is its strength. More states should adopt similar programs to celebrate regional identities while maintaining national unity. Would love to visit and experience this cultural richness someday!
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Karthik V
Making Bodo language compulsory in official notifications is a bold move. Hope this doesn't create administrative hurdles. The government should ensure all documents are available in Assamese and English too for wider accessibility. Balance is key in such sensitive matters.
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Nisha Z
Recognition for folk artists is long overdue! Our tribal cultures are the soul of India's diversity. But will these awards actually improve their livelihoods? Need proper pension schemes and cultural centers to truly preserve these art forms. #RespectOurRoots

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