Siliguri Terai Gorkha Nagarik Manch formed

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Siliguri Terai Gorkha Nagarik Manch

Writes: Prashant Acharya

20 Mar 2016  Siliguri Terai Gorkha Nagarik Manch - an umbrella organisation of the Gorkhas of Siliguri sub division and its surrounding areas was formed here on Sunday.

The meeting held here at Bhanubhakta Samiti was attended by various social and cultural organizations of the Gorkhas in the region. The Manch aims to look into the various issues related with the community in the region.

The meeting which lasted almost four hours after detailed discussions unanimously decided to form Siliguri Terai Gorkha Nagarik Manch.

The Manch as an umbrella organization of the Gorkhas in the region would prioritize the issues related with the Gorkhas in the region and find out the ways to solve them. The issues would be social, cultural, educational and literary while the Manch would also work as a pressure group to ensure that the community people are not deprived of their rightful share in all spheres.

Siliguri Terai Gorkha Nagarik Manch formed

An ad hoc committee has been formed where Krishna Lama has been selected as the president. Pramod Giri is selected as the secretary of the Manch. Saman Giri and Prasad Thakuri are the vice presidents. Padam Chettri is the working president. Jyoti Ghmirey and Buddha Tamang are the assistant secretaries. Sambu Rai is the media secretary. The advisors are Bini Sharma, Shankar Adhikari, Badri Sharma, Gyanendra Khatiwada, Dilip Tiwari and Dr C P Sharma,

The meeting presided over by D N Nepal also decided to form a constitution subcommittee with Dilip Tiwari, Hemant Gautam, Gyanendra Dahal, T B Ghataney and Avay Khaling as the members of the subcommittee.

[Via: ECOI]

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Truth Behind Politically non-Political Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh

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Writes Upendra for The Darjeeling Chronicle

Established in 2001, Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh had the potential to be a major force of change within in the Gorkhali society, while also becoming the platform for uniting Gorkhalis all over India under one umbrella organization.

Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP) logo

Sadly, their office bearers have jeopardized that pious agenda, perhaps due to their own political ambitions, so much so that today BGP is a name which is uttered with or followed by a cringe, amongst the political observers.

Here is the reason why

Since their inception, one of the major contributions of BGP to our community has been the erection of Shaheed Durga Malla’s statue on the grounds of our Parliament [Details: http://bit.ly/1MBENqh], thus cementing the Gorkhali contribution towards India’s freedom struggle forever. This was a major achievement of an organization which drew to it members from all over India. BGP branches opened up in Sikkim, Delhi, Assam, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, making it truly a national level platform for voicing issues relating to the Gorkhali community.

POLITICAL AMBITIONS
Perhaps that is what led to the BGP bosses harbouring political ambitions. Perhaps that is when the BGP bosses forgot that their’s was a non-Political organization.

BGP started off as a socio-political group that would highlight and voice the social and political concerns of Gorhalis in India.

When Gorkhaland andolan re-started in 2013 and GJM called for all the “political parties” to form a joint forum, BGP also joined as one of the “parties” constituting the Joint Forum, I guess that is when the downfall of BGP truly began.

In my opinion, BGP being a national level body of the Gorkhas had no business in involving itself with a “joint forum” which was meant to contain political parties. BGP I think should have remained over and above the “joint forum,” as that particular forum was formed to raise the Gorkhakand issue, which even though emotionally related to all the Gorkhas in India, BGP by its very mandate should not have confined itself to the issue of Gorkhaland alone. There are many issues across India that confronts the Gorkhalis, and Gorkhaland happens to be just one of the many such issues, hence BGP could have chosen to support Gorkhaland while remaining uninvolved in the “join forum” deliberations. But that didn’t happen.

The unsuccessful “joint forum” experiment failed miserably, when you have too many political interests clashing it was bound to fail, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of everyone involved. The outcome of “joint forum” was mistrust, doubt and suspicion against each other amongst Darjeeling’s political parties, and sadly that included BGP.

BGP after that stint stopped being a non-Political national level entity, people started to view them as another Political group in the fry.

JAN AAWAZ
Towards the end of 2013 Gorkhaland andolan, one of the well known leaders from BGP Mr. Munish Tamang along with senior journalist Mr. Joel Rai etc went on to form a group called Jan Aawaz, based out of Delhi. I am not very clean on the agenda or orientation of Jan Aawaz, but even they joined the cry for Gorkhaland from Delhi and along with BGP held a Dharna and Protest in Delhi in support of Gorkhaland statehood.

It was only when 2014 elections came around; that I realized that perhaps Jan Aawaz was meant to be the political arm of the BGP, as almost everyone involved with Jan Aawaz was also associated with BGP. Mr. Munish Tamang the leader of Jan Aawaz travelled extensively and had even addressed a Jan Aawaz rally in Darjeeling, prior to the 2014 MP Elections.

2014 MP ELECTIONS
In 2014 MP elections BGP extended support to Dr. Mahendra P Lama, that is when BGP openly transformed into a political entity [Details:http://bit.ly/1NDQz0o and http://bit.ly/1NiJjKg].

For a body claiming to represent the national interest of Gorkhalis in India, by deciding to support Dr. Lama openly BGP had gone on to antagonize the majority Gorkhas of Darjeeling who supported and continue to support GJM.

Anyone with any inclination towards politics understands that keeping a non-Political group out of the purview of electoral politics is one of the most important criterion for maintaining its neutrality. In supporting Dr. M P Lama the BGP leaders may have been doing the right thing, but it sounded the death knell for BGP as an organization.

Connecting political dots becomes is a dicey job as it becomes difficult to connect the interests and orientations of various groups that tend to emerge every once in a while. So when Jan Aawaz died a convenient death of sorts (no action) after the 2014 MP elections, I was more than convinced that it was another failed experiment on the part of some of the BGP leaders to head into politics.

Following the defeat of Dr. MP Lama voices of dissent were heard from within BGP rank and file against the political stand taken BGP central leadership and the decision to support Dr. Lama by Dr. Enos Das Pradhan.

Unhappy with the development Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh Working President C P Giri and National Vice President Arun Upadhyay accused BGP Executive President Rev Dr. Enos Das Pradhan and a few central committee members of subverting the political neutrality of BGP [Details:http://bit.ly/1J2Gc2Y].

Cornered BGP claimed that the support was extended at a “personal capacity” and not on an organization basis. Which as the facts so, is untrue [Details: http://bit.ly/1NiJjKg].

BGP which started as a non-Political group had gone on to become a politically active group which was anti-GJM. I am not a fan of GJM myself, but for a non-Political group which “claims” to represent all the Gorkhas from India, to take such a hard stand against GJM was stupid. If integration of all the Gorkhalis is/was BGP’s actual ambition and aspiration, then there was no reason for them to cut off a major Gorkha group like GJM.

SUPPORT TO GNLF
The final nail in the coffin for BGP as far as I am concerned, came after Mr. Mann Ghising took charge of GNLF, following the death of late Subash Ghising. As GNLF was trying to regroup, BGP national spokesperson Mr. R Moktan stated that “BGP would provide “documentary support” to GNLF if it decides to pursue 6th Schedule status for the Darjeeling region” [Details: http://bit.ly/1JpzucW].

This again led to another round of outrage from BGP insiders, to which once again Dr. Enos Das Pradhan responded that it was Mr. R Moktan’s personal decision and not that of BGP [Details: http://bit.ly/1gVCZL8].

Do you see a pattern? I do

BGP leaders support a political group, and when pointed out they claim it was a “personal decision” as an excuse.

BGP which was once a ray of hope that could have gone on to become the strongest lobby group for the Gorkhalis in India, has today lost its direction, sense of purpose and apolitical nature.

YOUTHS SHOULD KNOW
I was forced to write this longish editorial as apparently BGP is trying to recruit new people into their fold and targeting the youths as potential recruiting base. I wouldn’t worry otherwise, but since 2016 elections are around the corner, I have every reason to suspect the timing of their current attempts. Our people, especially the youth have a right to know what has happened with BGP so far, so that they can make an informed decision.

I honestly think that, it is time to for people associated with BGP to realize that they cannot continue to do politics in the guise of a non-Political entity.

Stop pretending!! Is what I am trying to say... and if you guys cannot do that, please stop making trying to fool the people... come clean on your agendas, priorities and political leanings...

फेरी it was कुन्निकोसको “personal decision” चै न भन्नु होला पछि गएर

Is someone listening?

Originally posted here http://on.fb.me/1USt1cr

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All India Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Association (AIGEWA)

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History

Brief History
All India Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Association (AIGEWA) is a prestigious organization which is  serving for the welfare of all   Gorkha Ex-Servicemen and their dependents who are living in various states-all of India. The Organisation  came into its  existence on 26 Nov 1950.The Association was formed during the the onset of World War II with a contributory fund of 40 Lacs as corpus money received from Post War Reconstruction Fund in 1947. The Post War Reconstruction Fund was  a scheme created by the British India Govt on 3 April 1942 when the great World War II had broken out. It was made for the Welfare and rehabilitation of thousand of  Indian Soldiers and Gorkha Soldiers of Nepal who had fought for the Britishers in the World War II viz, from 3 Sep 1939 to 8 Nov 1945. British India Govt contemplated that on completion of war several soldiers would be de-mobilized and  go back to their homes. Hence , in Apr 1942 for their welfare and rehabilitation a fund was created known as “Post War Reconstruction Fund” (PWRF) . To this fund Govt Of India contributed  every month  Rupees two for each combatant and one rupee for each non combatant. Consequently , World War II ended on 08 Nov 1945 after America’s fighter planes dropped two atom bombs in   Japanese busy cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki causing huge destruction and loss to human lives.

All India Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Association (AIGEWA)

The total amount accumulated in the PWRF during the 6 Year World War II were as under: -

(i)         Army                                       - .19,35,24,000.00
(ii)        Royal Indian Navy                 - .     13,31,000.00
(iii)       Royal Indian Air Force           - .     11,84,000.00
                                                            Total    - .19,60,39,000.00

The then Govt. decided to with hold 20% of PWRF as corpus money for future and welfare of  Indian Ex-Servicemen  and rest of the shares were distributed to various provinces and Indian states for their troops. During this period our neighbouring countries like Burma, Pakistan, Srilanka Nepal were considered as provinces and states like Gwalior, Hydrabad etc. of local Rajya/ Zamindars under British India rule.

During the process an amount of .54 Lacs came into the share of Nepal and was passed onto the Govt Of Nepal in 1947  without retaining any share for the Indian Gorkha Soldiers staying back / settled in India totaling to approx 15000 . Despite sacrificing their valuable lives in the battle field of World War II, legitimate rights of Indian Gorkhas were ignored. Having found such injustice some of elite Indian Gorkhas like Ari Bahadur Gurung, Bar- at – Law (Darjeeling) then member of Parliament (Ist Lok Sabha of Independent India), Dilip Singh Thakur, New Delhi, LR Josse, MLA Calcutta, Shri Dhan Singh Thapa, New Delhi, Sheel Chand Thakur, New Delhi etc. unitedly came forward to protest against this issue. Not only this they also formerly formed an organisation called as “Indian Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Fund” (IGEWF) which  later on became the mile stone in formation of AIGEWA. Through this IGEWF, they put forward the strong demand of PWRF shares for Indian Gorkha Ex-Servicemen also. Ultimately Govt. of Nepal agreed to offer .10 Lacs out of their shares and Govt. of India also offered additional .30 Lacs . Thus ,  the amount of 40 Lacs were made as corpus money for the welfare of IGEWF. The Indian  Govt then advised Shri Ari Bahadur Gurung, MP to form an organisation in all India basis for the administration of .40 Lacs corpus money in a suitable manner. So in the mean time All India Gorkha Ex-Servicemen's Welfare Association (AIGEWA) was formed on 14 Feb 1951( as per the Govt. order) and allotted  registered no S-476 of 1950 by the Society Act xxi of 1860. Thereafter it was simultaneously recognized by Govt. of India, Min of Defence letter No. (Copy enclosed) .

Formal AIGEWA Formation
Under the direction of the Min. of Defence the first meeting of IGEW Fund was held on 20 Mar 1951 in which AIGEWA was finally formed. This meeting was inaugurated by Shri Ari Bahadur Gurung, MP at the Constitution Hall of Parliament House, New Delhi in the august presence of Shri Himat Singh Jee, Minister and Shri HM Patel, ICS then Defence Secretary and 10 representatives of Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s (GESM) of Assam Shillong, Darjeeling, Dehradun, Bhagshu, Dharamahsala, Nautanwa, Shimla, New Delhi. In this meeting Shri Ari Bahadur Gurung was elected AIGEWA’s first President, Shri LR Josse, MLA, Vice President and Shri DS Thakur, General Secretary.

It is also worth mentioning here that in the meeting Govt. of India, Min of Defence clarified that they will not be to able deal with the affairs of Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s spread over in various states. Hence, the Govt. of India instead authorized AIGEWA to make recommendation to the Min of Defence for the smooth administration of Indian Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare fund set up under Govt. of India letter No.27-8B(124)/49/I/1267/D(AG) dated 14 Feb 1951. This is the historical facts regarding the formation of AIGEWA for which all Indian Gorkha Ex-servicemen should feel proud of .

Management And Utilization Of  Fund

The main objective of the fund is to offer grant to promote the economic , social & educational welfare of the Gorkhas & also to render assistance to orphans , widows & destitudes. A committee was thus formed administer the fund. The Chairman was the Secty Min Of Defence and President AIGEWA ,The DGR & Secty KSB were also the members. Thus the corpus money of .40 lacs has been merged with Flag day Fund under Ministry of Defense Govt. of India, New Delhi wef. from 2000. This is  under the supervision of Kendriya Sainik Board Army Headquarter RK Puram, New Delhi . Interest of the Corpus Money are provided to AIGEWA every year as a Annual Budget for its utilization for the welfare of Indian Gorkha Ex-Servicemen, their widows and dependents in the shape of scholarship, funeral grant, DD-40, Daughters marriage and loss of property due to natural calamities.

(a) The Annual Budget till FY- 2006-2007 was only  5 Lacs

(b) From FY 2007-2008 it was increased to  8 Lacs.

(c) Now, due to increase in awareness & spreading of AIGEWA activities / launching of various welfare projects since 8 Lacs budgets is also felt inadequate to carry out those important projects and programmes  all over India.  KSB, New Delhi has been requested again to enhance our Budgets to 12 Lacs.

Sister Organisations Affiliated To AIGEWA

The headquarters of AIGEWA is located at the Multi Purpose Hall, Vill Nayagaon , PO Anarwala, Dehradun (Uttarakhand). The following are its sister Orgs;-

(i) Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Association, Darjeeling (WB)

(ii)Himachal Pradesh Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Association, Bakloh (HP)

(iii)Himachal & Punjab Gorkha Association, Dharamshala, (HP)

(iv)Gorkha Sudhar Sabha, Jammu

(v) Gorkha Ex-Servicemen welfare Union, Nautanwa (UP)

(vi)Punjab Gorkha Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association, Pathankot (Punjab)

(vii)Gorkha Association , Shimla (HP)

(viii)Gorkhali Sudhar Sabha, Dehradun, (UK)

(ix)Meghalaya Gorkha Ex-Servicemen’s Welfare Union, Shillong (Meghalaya)

(x)Sirmour Gorkha Association Nahan (HP)

Aim and Objects:

The Association was formed exclusively for the welfare of Gorkha Community to cover Welfare schemes for upliftment of  its socio economic status. The objectives are enumeratsd below:-

(a)To render such assistance – pecuniary etc. – to widows, orphans, destitutes and other needy members of the community as may be possible out of funds which may be specially collected for such objects.

(b)To consider and put into force all proposals received by the association from associate organisations for benefits, assistance or aids etc. to members of the community.

(c)To set up new destitute homes, schools, institutions etc. and to maintain those already established in India.

(d)To lay down policies regarding investment, disbursement and utilization of the funds belonging to the Association.

(e)To collect and receive funds, contributions from Government, various organisation and individuals etc. to full fill the objects for which the Association has been formed.

(f)To render financial support to the deserving financially poor children of ex-servicemen, who are studying from class VI to BA and above through scholarship.

(g)To conduct free 3 months vocational training of professional course like: - Beautician, computer, carpet weaving, soft toys making and cutting tailoring, knitting, embroidery, painting and fabric painting in their areas of affiliated organisation whenever they demand so that dependent youths of ex-Servicemen may became self reliant.

(h)To prevail awareness among the society for the upliftment of community.

Infrastructure  

Fortunately due  to relentless personal endeavor of Late Brig (Retd) SS Panwar, Ex- President today AIGEWA has its own infrastructure located at Multipurpose Home (MPH), at Vijaypur- Hathibarkala (Naya Gaon) Dehradun  constructed at the cost of  .28 lacs provided by Kendriya Sainik Board, New Delhi. Today,  this Multipurpose Home (MPH) have its office accommodation, small Library cum Conference Hall,  Coaching Class rooms for computers,  ladies Vocational Training class rooms involving , tailoring cutting, Knitting, embroidery  etc. Beside this, we are maintaining  guest rooms / dormitory accommodation ( 18 pers), dining hall and kitchen, for stay of out station guests /delegates during Annual General Meeting.

Source: aigewa

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GORKHA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ASSAM

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Gorkhas of Assam

THE GORKHA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, ASSAM History of coming-up in action, Objective ...

History of formation : The Gorkha Development Council- an organization constituted along with 13 other such development councils for different communities in Assam by the Govt. of Assam recently under the framework of the Constitution of India vide govt. notification No. TAD/BC/491/07/120 dtd. 11/10/2010. It was a historical day for the Gorkha/Nepalis of Assam when the GDC (Gorkha Development Council) members, being assembled in the conference hall of Director, Welfare of Plain Tribes & Backward Classes (WPT & BC) on 01/12/2010 as specified by the govt. order/circular No. DW. Council-83/2010/10-A dtd. 22-11-2010 to take oath by the members and to elect Chairman and Vice-Chairman as follow-up process. All the members, finalized by the Assam Gorkha Sammelan and the Cabinet Sub-Committee, took oath to maintain harmony and integrity of nation and always work to protect the sovereignty of the country and sanctity of the constitution. The Gorkha people under different banners including the Assam Gorkha Sammelan, the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union and public from various places of the state assembled in the hall, under special permission, to witness the occasion and share the historical moment and event of official recognition of the Gorkha community by the govt. as an undeveloped indigenous community of Assam. The members after oath taking, unanimously elected Shri Loknath Upadhyaya as Chairman and Shri Ajoy Kr. Subba as Vice-Chairman of the GDC. Shri Loknath Upadhyaya, after being elected Chairman, in his short address, thanked to the Congress led govt. of Assam to accord long deserved official recognition to our sincere service and sacrifice to the motherland for centuries together. As a community of a linguistic minority group and lagging behind other communities in almost all field of development, we needed special help, guidance and protection from the govt. for upliftment of our downtrodden condition. The Vice-Chairman and some members also addressed the sitting.

The Assam Gorkha Sammelan- the prime socio-cultural organization of Assam, guiding and assisting the community in the days of hardship and need continuously for the last about 50 years- placed its demand for a development council before Shri Tarun Gagoi, the hon’ble CM of Assam on 21st January, 2008 in its venue of 24th biannual conference at Digboi. The hon’ble Chief Minister (CM) was pleased to declare in the open session of the conference on the same date to form a Development Council for Gorkhas in Assam. The outcome of that declaration is the present GDC. The formation process was completed when the elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman of each of the newly formed Dev. Councils of Assam took oath of office on 18-01-2011 in the conference hall of the Hon’ble CM, Assam. Of course, it must be mentioned here that prior to AGSdemand for Dev. Council, the All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union, in a public meeting at Joymati Pathar, Tezpur in 2003 revised a strong demand for an autonomous council for Gorkhas in Assam. Decision is pending with the govt.

Objective : The objective of setting-up of Dev. Councils as shown in the govt. guideline run so- “Objective to setting-up of the Dev. Councils for these community is to provide maximum participation by the people of various backward communities within the framework of the constitution of India for social, economic, educational, ethnic and cultural advancement of the people belonging to those communities in the State of Assam”.

Formation Procedure of Council : As per guide-line of the govt. of Assam- WPT&BC deptt. No. TAD/BC/450/08 dtd. 07/01/2011 the newly constituted council members will vary from 15-25 including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman depending upon the size of the population of that particular council out of which 2 would be govt. officials nominated directly by the govt. The person occupying constitutional and statutory position will not be eligible for election to council as member. A person may be elected as member for not more than two terms as at a stretch. The term of the office shall be 5 years unless dissolved under special cases. The term may be extended by one year by the govt. if circumstances so demand. In case of resignation by any member or the chairman, he/she may submit resignation to the chairman/vice-chairman respectively. The quorum shall be 8 (eight)/10 (ten) of elected members.
The govt. of Assam shall constitute an interim council by nomination, which shall continue till the council is constituted by election.

Process of Management : The Headquarters of the Dev. Councils shall be at capital of the state. The council shall have a Secretariat to transact its business and carry out its functions. The Chief Executive Officer in the rank of Secretary/ Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Assam and other officer & staff to assist the functioning of the Council Secretariat will be decided and deputed by the govt. depending on work load. The Dev. Councils have authority to utilize the services of the Sub-Divisional Welfare Officer or other Field Officers of the respective development department as and when necessary. In addition to that the Deputy Commissioner and Sub-Divisional Officer will also co-ordinate in implementing the functions and schemes of the Dev. Councils.

Fund for the Council : The govt. shall provide funds for Dev. Councils as Grant-in-Aid from State Plan or Non-Plan provisions in proportion to their population to meet the expenses of the Secretariat and to undertake development works. Over and above to it the councils may obtain grants from other sources including various organizations of the Govt. of India and international organizations subject to prior approval of the state govt. The form and manner of keeping the accounts may be on the guide-line of the Accountant General, Assam. The  budget of estimated receipts and disbursements in each financial year and following years shall be prepared by the council and submit to the govt. in prescribed manner.

Functions of Development Council : The functions of the Development Councils will subject to the general policy of the Government- (i) Formulate integrated development plans for the Council area. (ii) Implement schemes and programmes for the development of the Council area. (iii) Select and approve the list of beneficiaries under various developmental schemes, sanction of the funds within its jurisdiction. (iv) Advise State Govt. in formulation of development policies for the socio-economic, cultural, educational, preservation and protection of ethnic language and art and monument of these communities. (v) Represent the concerned communities in the various development organization of the State Govt. (vi) Monitor implementation of the development programmes of the different departments taken up in the areas pre-dominantly inhabited by these communities. (vii) Assess development requirement of the community concerned and suggest formulation of the appropriate scheme for their upliftment. (viii) Undertake development programmes for socio-economic, cultural, educational development of these communities with the fund provided by the State Govt. (ix) Identify the problems of economic, educational and socio-backwardness of these communities and suggest appropriate developmental interventions for their upliftment. (x) Formulate schemes for economic, educational, cultural and ethnic upliftment. (xi) Undertake studies, surveys and research etc. with regard to socio-cultural, educational, economic aspects of these communities. (xii) Submit proposal to the State Govt. to seek fund from the Govt. of India for overall development of these communities. (xiii) The Councils shall take up the schemes of collective nature preferably infrastructure development providing benefit to the community at large. The Councils will give preference to all villages of that respective community while implementing the community development programmes and schemes.

The Founder Committee, looking after GDC activities and functions shown below :

1. Shri Loknath Upadhyaya, Sonitpur Chairman2. Shri Ajay Subba, Tinsukia Vice-Chairman3. Dr. Jagannath Subedi, Marigaon Member4. Shri Roshan Raj Chetri, Golaghat Member5. Shri Ran Bahadur Chetri, Karbi Anglong Member6. Smt. Suman Subba, North Lakhimpur Member7. Shri Lil Bahadur Chetri, Ulubari, Guwahati Member8. Shri Chhabilal Sarma, Dhemaji Member9. Shri Padum Borailay, Marigaon Member10. Shri Narayan Upadhyaya, Udalguri Member11. Shri Padum Dangi, Baksa Member12. Shri Ganga Powdel, Udalguri Member13. Shri Arun Upadhyaya, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati Member14. Shri Ranjib Sarma, Marigaon Member15. Shri Mitralal Sarma, Baska Member16. Shri Purna Bahadur Chetri, Tinsukia Member17. Shri Dilliram Lama, Tinsukia Member18. Shri Bishnu Sarma, Tinsukia Member19. Shri Minraj Joshi, Birkusi, Guwahati Member20. Shri Nagen Chetri, Amsing, Jorabat Member21. Shri Bhaskar Dahal, Chirang Member22. Shri Pradip K.C., Kokrajhar Member23. Director WPT & BC, Assam Member24. Commissioner & Secretary, WPT & BC Deptt. Member Secretary -

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