{"id":136446,"date":"2025-03-23T21:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T15:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=136446"},"modified":"2025-03-23T21:16:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T15:46:02","slug":"assam-governments-commitment-to-tiwa-culture-takes-center-stage-at-13th-central-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/?p=136446","title":{"rendered":"Assam Government’s Commitment to Tiwa Culture Takes Center Stage at 13th Central Session"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I<\/span>n a significant display of support for indigenous cultures, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma<\/a>, the Chief Minister of Assam, attended the 13th Central Session of the Tiwa Sahitya Sabha\u2014Tiwa Mathonlai Tokhra\u2014held recently in Oujari, Morigaon district. This event underscored the Assam government’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the rich and vibrant Tiwa culture, which is deeply rooted in the community\u2019s folk traditions and heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Assam Government’s Commitment to Tiwa Culture Takes Center Stage at 13th Central Session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tiwa culture has played a vital role in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of Assam, contributing to the state’s diversity and richness. During his address, Dr. Sarma highlighted several key initiatives aimed at supporting the Tiwa language and culture, showcasing the government\u2019s commitment to cultural preservation and education.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"The Assam government has rolled out a series of initiatives designed to bolster the Tiwa community’s heritage. Notable measures include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • The government has introduced the Tiwa language as a medium of instruction in primary schools, alongside other tribal languages. This initiative aims to enhance educational access and promote linguistic diversity among young learners.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • \u00a0The State Institute of Education and Research is actively preparing Tiwa language textbooks to facilitate better learning resources for students.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • \u00a0The government has proposed financial support for Tiwa Mathonlai Tokhra to document the rich history and heritage of the Tiwa community, ensuring that future generations have access to their cultural roots.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • \u00a0Plans are underway for the construction of a Kalakshetra on the banks of Charan Beel, which will serve as a cultural hub for the Tiwa community.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • \u00a0The opening of the Jungal Balahu tourist spot this year is expected to boost tourism and provide a platform for showcasing Tiwa culture to a broader audience.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    During the event, Dr. Sarma praised the spectacular Tiwa dance performance that featured over a thousand artists, illustrating the community\u2019s rich artistic heritage. He announced plans to organize similar performances in Guwahati, aiming to further promote Tiwa culture across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    \"\"This commitment to cultural preservation not only reflects the Assam government’s dedication to the Tiwa community but also highlights the importance of safeguarding the diverse cultural tapestry that defines the state. As Assam continues to embrace its rich heritage, the spotlight on Tiwa culture serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions made by indigenous communities to the region’s identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    In a significant display of support for indigenous cultures, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, attended the 13th Central Session of the Tiwa Sahitya Sabha\u2014Tiwa Mathonlai Tokhra\u2014held recently in Oujari, Morigaon district. This event underscored the Assam government’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the rich and vibrant Tiwa culture, which is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":136447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","jnews_video_option_group":[[]],"override":[{"template":"1","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"bottom","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"2","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-715","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"News Desk :"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[200,39073],"tags":[32227,59,38187,42993,42989,36300,17444,42988,40078,42995,19882,42987,15922,36726,42994,567,42992,19883,42990,11976,42982,42980,42996,42985,42984,42978,42991,42981,42986,42983,42979,32247],"class_list":["post-136446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-assam","category-cultural","tag-artistic-heritage","tag-assam","tag-assam-government-initiatives","tag-assams-diversity","tag-charan-beel","tag-community-support","tag-cultural-heritage","tag-cultural-hub","tag-cultural-initiatives","tag-cultural-landscape","tag-cultural-preservation","tag-documentation-of-tiwa-history","tag-dr-himanta-biswa-sarma","tag-educational-access","tag-folk-traditions","tag-guwahati","tag-indigenous-community-contributions","tag-indigenous-cultures","tag-jungal-balahu","tag-kalakshetra","tag-linguistic-diversity","tag-morigaon-district","tag-preserving-heritage","tag-primary-education","tag-tiwa-community","tag-tiwa-culture","tag-tiwa-dance-performance","tag-tiwa-language","tag-tiwa-language-textbooks","tag-tiwa-mathonlai-tokhra","tag-tiwa-sahitya-sabha","tag-tourism"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":157258,"url":"https:\/\/www.assamtimespost.in\/?p=157258","url_meta":{"origin":136446,"position":0},"title":"Meghalaya Violence: Fresh Arson, Petrol Bombs Damage Government Assets","author":"ASSAM TIMES POST","date":"August 21, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Multiple arson and petrol-bomb attacks were reported across Meghalaya over the past 24 hours, authorities said on August 21, as violence that began during a students\u2019 bike rally in Shillong two days earlier spread to several districts. 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