Dibrugarh, Dec 2: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday announced that Dibrugarh University will collaborate with a leading university in Thailand to promote Thai language studies and introduce Tai language teaching at the university.
Sharing the update on X, Pegu said, “On this Sukapha Divas, I am pleased to announce the following decisions taken after detailed discussions with the Purbanchal Tai Sahitya Sabha: Dibrugarh University will collaborate with a leading university in Thailand to promote Thai language studies and introduce Tai language teaching at DU.”
On this 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐡, I am pleased to announce the following decisions taken after detailed discussions with the Purbanchal Tai Sahitya Sabha:
𝟭. Dibrugarh University will collaborate with a leading university in Thailand to promote 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞… pic.twitter.com/2Xgc2XOmjM— Ranoj Pegu (@ranojpeguassam) December 2, 2025
He further stated that the Patsaku Tai Academy will receive regular grants from the Assam government through the Tai Ahom Development Council to support its research and educational activities. Additionally, the Tai Sahitya Sabha will sign an MoU with ASSEB to introduce Tai language as an elective subject in secondary schools, with sustained financial support from the Tai Ahom Development Council.
Pegu added that Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will provide a ₹2 crore grant for the construction of the Purbanchal Tai Sahitya Sabha building. “A meaningful step towards preserving and promoting the rich Tai-Ahom heritage on this special day,” he wrote.
The Assam government today centrally observed Asom Divas, also known as Sukapha Divas, with grand celebrations at Nazira in Sivasagar district on Tuesday. The day commemorates the arrival of Chaolung Sukapha, the founder of the Ahom kingdom (1228–1826), who laid the foundation of ‘Bor Asom’ (Greater Assam) nearly 800 years ago.
Observed annually on December 2, Asom Divas celebrates the advent of the first Ahom king in 1228. Chaolung Sukapha—whose title means “Great Lord”—was a Tai prince from Mong Mao in present-day China. He crossed the Patkai Hills with his followers to establish the Ahom dynasty, which shaped Assam’s political and cultural landscape for nearly six centuries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion. In a post on X, Modi said the day is an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to Sukapha’s vision. “Over the last few years, the NDA governments at the Centre and in Assam are working tirelessly to boost the progress of Assam. Remarkable strides have been made in enhancing physical and social infrastructure. Numerous steps are being taken towards popularising the Tai-Ahom culture and Tai language. This will greatly benefit the youth of Assam.”
Best wishes to my sisters and brothers of Assam on Asom Diwas.
Today is an occasion to reiterate our commitment to fulfilling the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha. Over the last few years, the NDA Governments in the Centre and Assam are working tirelessly to boost the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 2, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his wishes on X, stating, “Warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Assam on Asom Divas. This occasion commemorates the glory of the Ahom era and fortifies our commitment to protecting the rich culture of Assam, in which every Indian takes great pride.”
Warm wishes to our sisters and brothers of Assam on #AsomDivas.
This occasion commemorates the glory of the Ahom era and fortifies our commitment to protecting the rich culture of Assam, in which every Indian takes great pride. In the last 9 years the Modi-led NDA government has…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 2, 2025
Shah added that in the last nine years, the Modi-led NDA government has ushered in an era of peace, transforming Assam into a hub of development and education. “We are resolved to continue this progress unabated. May this day strengthen our bond of unity and deepen our connection with our culture,” he said.
