Bodo Medium Day 2025 : 18 May is the most important and historical day for Bodos. On 18 May 1963, the Bodo language was first declared as the medium of instruction by Assam Chief Minister Bimala Prasad Chaliha. Since then, Bodo Medium Day has been observed on 18 May every year.
In this article we will focus on the details of the Bodo Medium Day. Read on the article to know more.
About Bodo Medium Day History
Even after the country’s independence, Bodos could not study in their mother tongue; instead, they had to study either in the Assamese or Bengali language. So, the Bodo Intellectuals felt that the Bodo language must be preserved and developed par with Assamese and Bengali languages.
Bodo people realized that education was critical to the overall development of Bodo people and their language; after a very long struggle and determination of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), the Bodo language was introduced as a medium of instruction at the primary level in 1963. After that, it was introduced in 1968 at the secondary level. In 2004, the Bodo language was recognized as an official associate language of Assam state.
Bodo will be introduced as the medium of instruction up to the degree level, as announced at the 57th ABSU Annual Conference held in Dotma from 13th to 16th March 2025. Union Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement, which is a proud moment for the Bodo people. This decision will help promote the Bodo language and culture in education.
Bodo Medium Day, also known as Boro Bejwng San, is observed mainly in parts of Assam’s Bodoland territorial region (BTR) and other Bodo-dominated areas.
62nd Bodo Medium Day
The Boro Medium Day celebration on 18th May 2025 marks the 62nd anniversary of the declaration of the Bodo Medium. This day honors the significant milestone in the history of the Bodo language and its recognition as a medium of instruction, celebrating the cultural and educational achievements of the Bodo people.
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FAQ
1. When is Bodo Medium Day Celebrated?
The Bodo Medium Day aka Bodo Bejwng San is celebrated on 18 May every year since 1963.
2. When the Bodo Medium is First Introduced?
The Bodo Medium is first introduced in primary-level schools mainly in the Bodo areas of Assam by former Assam CM Bimala Prasad Chaliha in 1963.