Bodo Sahitya Sabha is an organization for promoting and development of the Bodo Language and Literature in a Bodo society. Joy Bhadra Hagjer founded the Bodo Sahitya Sabha in 1952. The foundation day of BSS, 16 Nov, is celebrated as Bodo Literary Day annually by the entire Bodo community, especially the Bodo Sahitya Sabha. The BSS also celebrate the following events:
- Bodo Medium Day (18 May)
- Bodo Martyrs Day (28 Sept)
- Bodo Literary Day (16 Nov)
Overview of Bodo Sahitya Sabha
| Name of the Organization | Bodo Sahitya Sabha |
| Short Name | BSS |
| Foundation Year | 16 Nov 1952 |
| Founder/First president | Joy Bhadra Hagjer |
| First General secretary | Sonaram Thaosen |
| Present President | Dr. Surath Narzary |
What is Bodo Sahitya Sabha?
Joy Bhadra Hagjer founded the Bodo Sahitya Sabha on 16 Nov 1952 and became the first president of the BSS. BSS aims to promote Bodo language, literature, culture, and heritage. On 16 Nov, Bodo Literary Day, also known as BSS Foundation Day, is celebrated.
Explore the 73rd Bodo Literary Day 2024
After the Independence of India, the Bodo Intellectuals realized that they needed to preserve the Bodo language; the early Bodo authors studied in schools and colleges where the medium of instruction was Assamese or Bengali.
Bodo people realized that education is the critical component to the overall development of any community, so they decided to preserve, develop and promote the Bodo language.
After much struggle, the Bodo language was introduced as a medium of instruction at the primary level on 18 May 1963 and the secondary level in 1968 in schools of Assam. The Bodo Medium Day has been celebrated as May 18 since then.
First Book in Bodo Literature
First Book in Bodo Literature Name = Boroni Fisa O Ayen
The Book in Bodo language published for the first time was- Boroni Fisa O Ayen (Laws of the Bodos). It was published in the year 1915 by Habraghat Boro Sanmiloni.
President List Bodo Sahitya Sabha
Bodo Sahitya Sabha President List
| BSS President Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| Dr. Surath Narzary | 2023 – Till Date |
| Taren Boro | 2017 – 2023 |
| Dr. Kameswar Brahma | 2008 – 2017 |
| Brojendra kr. Brahma | 2002 – 2008 |
| Daleswar Boro (Acting) | 2002 – 2002 (Aug) |
| Bineswar Brahma | 1996- 2000 |
| Moni Ram Mochari | 1993 – 1996 |
| Kamal Kr. Brahma | 1990 – 1993 |
| Jogendra Kr. Basumatary | 1983 – 1990 |
| Ramdas Basumatary | 1980 – 1983 |
| Lakeshwar Brahma | 1977 – 1980 |
| Ramdas Basumatry | 1974 – 1977 |
| Gauri Kt. Brahma | 1968 – 1974 |
| Satish Ch. Basumatary | 1966 – 1968 |
| Joy Bhadra Hagjer | 1952 – 1966 |
General Secretary List of Bodo Sahitya Sabha
Bodo Sahitya Sabha General Secretary List
| BSS Secretary Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| Mr. Nilkanta Goyary | 2023- Till Date |
| Prasanta Boro | 2017- 2023 |
| Kamala Kt. Mochahary | 2008- 2017 |
| Gobinda Basumatary | 2005- 2008 |
| Rajen Khakhlary | 2002- 2005 |
| Gopinath Borgoyary | 1993- 2002 |
| Bineswar Brahma | 1990 – 1993 |
| Bihu Ram Boro | 1977- 1990 |
| Raneswar Basumatary | 1974- 1977 |
| Bihu Ram Boro | 1971- 1974 |
| Tarun Phukan Basumatary | 1968- 1971 |
| Gauri Kt. Brahma | 1956- 1968 |
| Sonaram Thaosen | 1952- 1956 |
Important Links
| Bodo Sahitya Sabha Website | Click Here |
| Join Us | Click Here |
| Bodopedia | Click Here |
BSS Address
The Office address of Bodo Sahitya Sabha as shared by BSS on their Official website
| Office Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Head Office | R.N.Bhawan Kokrajhar, BTAD (Assam) Pin – 783370 Ph. & Fax No. – 03661-276528 Email – bsskoj@gmail.com |
| Sub Office | J.B.Hagjer Bhawan Nayanpur Road, Ganeshguri Guwahati – 781006 Ph. & Fax No. – 0361-2203522 Email – bssjb@rediffmail.com |
| Cultural Complex Office | Socio Literary Cultural Complex Bathouphuri , Garchuk , Ahomgaon Guwahati – 35 |
Bodo Sahitya Sabha Events 2024
Though the Boro Sahitya Sabha create or participate in many events, but here we are going to mentioned the top three ones.
Bodo Medium Day
18 May 2024
Bodo Martyrs Day
28 Sept 2024
Bodo Literary Day
The BSS and the entire Bodo community will celebrate the upcoming 72nd Bodo Thunlai San on the 16 Nov 2024. On the occasion of Bodo Literary Day, the BTR govt has declared local holiday on 16 Nov 2024 in the entire BTR area.
FAQs
1. When was Bodo Sahitya Sabha Formed?
Bodo Sahitya Sabha was formed in the year 1952 under the president of Joy Bhadra Hagjer and the organization has been promoting Bodo language and literature, culture and heritages.
2. Who was the first president of BSS?
Joy Bhadra Hagjer (1952 – 1966) was the first president of Bodo Sahitya Sabha.
3. Who was the first Secretary of BSS?
Sonaram Thaosen (1952- 1956) was the first Secretary of Bodo Sahitya Sabha.
4. What is first book in Bodo Literature?
Boroni Fisa O Ayen (Laws of the Bodos)is the first book in Bodo Literature, It was published in the year 1915 by Habraghat Boro Sanmilon.
5. Who is the present President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha?
Dr. Surath Narzary is the present President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha 2024.