ONGC Assam Asset Inaugurates ‘Jananeta Bhimbor Deori Conference Hall’ on His Birth Anniversary
SIVASAGAR, May 18 : In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter Jananeta Bhimbor Deori, the All India SC/ST Employees Welfare Association (AISCSTEWA), ONGC Assam Asset, celebrated his birth anniversary on May 16, 2026, at the EWC Hall in ONGC Colony, Sivasagar.
The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Association’s newly named conference hall the “Jananeta Bhimbor Deori Conference Hall” as a lasting memorial to his immense contributions to tribal rights, indigenous identity, and national integration.
Shri Amit Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Group General Manager (GGM) and Asset Manager, ONGC Assam Asset, formally inaugurated the hall.
Addressing the gathering as Chief Guest, he expressed deep appreciation for the initiative and paid rich tributes to Deori’s visionary leadership. Mukhopadhyay highlighted Deori’s sacrifices and unwavering efforts in safeguarding the identity, rights, and interests of indigenous and tribal communities across Assam and the nation. He described the conference hall as a “lasting symbol of dedication” that would continue to inspire future generations. Bhimbor Deori’s life symbolises the fight for justice, cultural preservation, and inclusive nation-building.
A Beacon for Tribal Empowerment
Born on May 16, 1903, in Panidihing, Sivasagar district, Bhimbor Deori (1903–1947) was a prominent Deori tribal leader, lawyer and nationalist. A graduate of Cotton College, Guwahati, and a law practitioner from Calcutta University, he emerged as a powerful advocate for the rights of plain tribes and backward communities.
As General Secretary of the Assam Backward Plains Tribal League (founded in 1933), Deori played a pivotal role in mobilizing indigenous voices. He was instrumental, alongside Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi, in resisting British plans to merge Assam with East Pakistan and ensuring the province’s integration into independent India.
His contributions to land rights, education, and the upliftment of tribal communities earned him the affectionate title “Jananeta” (People’s Leader).
Shri Dembi Ram Panging, Chairman of AISCSTEWA, ONGC Assam Asset, spoke emotionally about the Association’s annual tradition of commemorating Deori’s birth anniversary.
He extended heartfelt gratitude to ONGC Assam Asset Management for supporting the naming of the conference hall, calling it a fitting recognition of the great leader’s legacy.
Farewell to Dedicated Members
The programme also featured a warm farewell and felicitation for outgoing Association members being transferred from Assam Asset to other locations under the Annual Transfer-2026. Their contributions to the organization and ONGC were warmly acknowledged.
The event was efficiently anchored by Shri Jagat Chandra Hazarika, Secretary, SEWA ONGC Assam Asset.
Dignitaries in Attendance
Prominent attendees included Mrs. Rizwana Naqvi, Head HR/ER, ONGC Assam Asset, Shri Ambreesh Gandhi, GGM-HES, Shri Gaurab Das, Head-SDC, Dr. Ranjan Debbarma, Head-MS, Shri Tapan Kauli, LO, Shri Nirmal Kumar, President-ASTO, Shri Lakhya Ranjan Gohain, Punaram Mili, former President CWC and several other dignitaries, officers, employees, and Association members graced the occasion.
This event not only honors the indomitable spirit of Jananeta Bhimbor Deori but also strengthens the bond between ONGC and its employees in preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of Assam’s indigenous communities. The newly inaugurated hall stands as a proud testament to unity, service, and remembrance.
