Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council

Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council
district
Country  India
State Assam
Council created 1995
Headquarters Dudhnai
Government
 • Type Autonomous Council
 • Body Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC)
Languages
 • Official Rabha language
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration AS-08
Website goalpara.gov.in/rabha_hasong.htm

The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) was constituted by the Government of Assam in 2005. It was constituted for all round development in the area of economic, educational, socio-cultural and ethnic identity of Rabha people residing in the council area.

History

An Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) has been constituted with its headquarters at Dudhnai town.[1] The jurisdiction of this council extends up to Rani area of Kamrup district and embraces almost the entire district of Goalpara. The autonomous council has been created to fulfill the longstanding demands of the Rabha people of the area.

The first elections was held in 2013 to constitute the General Council.[2]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Rabha Council Act challenged in SC , The Assam Tribune
  2. ↑ Assam tribal council polls today amid bandh call , Indian Express

External links

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