HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Dec 22: A meeting of the Bodo Women Writers’ Association along with a book release programme was held on Monday at Bodoland University, showcasing works by both new and senior women writers in the Bodo language.
The programme, organised at the auditorium of the Bodo Department of the university, was presided over by Anjali Basumatary, President of the Bodo Women Writers’ Association and a Sahitya Akademi Award recipient.
Related Posts:
The event was attended as chief guest by Dr Surath Narzary, President of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, while noted litterateur and Sahitya Akademi Award winner Janil Kumar Brahma was present as a distinguished guest.
During the programme, a total of 16 books published in 2025 were formally released on the same day.
The publications included poetry and short story collections authored by women writers representing different generations of Bodo literature.
The books released were authored by Anju Basumatary, Dhirju Jyoti Basumatary, Ventina Basumatary, Meena Khakhlary, Nilima Basumatary, Dr Rupashree Hazarika, Anita Brahma, Subhadra Musahary and Virgin Jacob Musahary, among others.
Speakers on the occasion highlighted the growing contribution of women writers to Bodo literature and emphasised the role of such platforms in encouraging creative expression and preserving linguistic and cultural heritage.
