Udalguri-Sonitpur, July 13: The fourth Udalguri District Poets’ Meet was held at Khoirabari Town High School, bringing together established and emerging poets from across the district for a day of literary interaction and cultural exchange.
The event was organised by the Poets’ Meet Sub-Committee of the Udalguri District Sahitya Sabha in collaboration with the Khoirabari Sahitya Sabha. The inaugural session, which began at 1 pm, was conducted by young poet and writer Jayanta Rajbanshi, while Assistant Professor of Khoirabari College Suvarna Devi formally inaugurated the programme.
A total of 31 poets participated by presenting their works. In addition to Assamese poetry, the gathering featured poems in the Bodo and Rabha languages, showcasing the multilingual literary tradition of Udalguri district.
The Dr. Hemen Kumar Baruah Memorial ‘Kabya Sadhana Award 2026’ was presented to noted poet and writer Jyotiprasad Kalita of Phulkuchi-Paneri in recognition of his contribution to literature. The award has been instituted in memory of the late Dr. Hemen Kumar Baruah, an eminent educationist, social worker and former professor of Tangla College.
Among those present were poet Dr. Gaurav Ratna Das, poet and writer Hridayjyoti Deka, Udalguri District Sahitya Sabha Secretary Dibakar Boro, litterateur Munindra Baishya and Ranji Saikia Deka, who presided over the poetry reading session. Shyamrai Baruah, Convenor of the Poets’ Meet Sub-Committee, outlined the objectives of the event, while Executive President Nibaran Rabha assisted in its organisation.
The day’s programme also included a felicitation ceremony for meritorious students and the release of the 62nd book by eminent writer Punuram Kalita. The event began in the morning with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Asam Sahitya Sabha life member Hemanta Kumar Das.
Students securing the highest marks in the High School Leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Final examinations from institutions under the Khoirabari centre were honoured for their academic achievements. The book by Punuram Kalita was formally released by retired teacher Dugdha Kumar.
Former Udalguri District Sahitya Sabha President Punuram Kalita, former Secretary Dr. Pabitra Sharma, Tangla Higher Secondary School Principal Dr. Dilip Baruah, Khoirabari Town High School Headmaster Karnaram Boro, along with writers, poets, literature enthusiasts and members of the public, attended the programme.
