Emblem of Assam
| Emblem of Assam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | The Government of Assam |
| Shield | Emblem of India |
| Motto | "Oxom Sorkar" and "Government of Assam" |
At present the state of Assam in India has not adopted a distinctive emblem for government use and instead uses the national emblem of India with the words "Oxom Sorkar" above and "Government of Assam" below.[1] In February 2022, the Government of Assam decided to form a committee to consider the design for a distinctive emblem for the state.[2][3]
Historical emblems
[edit]Assam Province of British India used an emblem that depicted a black rhinoceros on a gold background.
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Emblem of Ahom kingdom (1228–1826). -
Emblem of Assam Province of British India.
Emblems of autonomous district councils in Assam
[edit]Some of the autonomous district councils within Assam have adopted distinctive emblems to represent themselves.
Government banner
[edit]The government of Assam can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ASSAM". www.hubert-herald.nl.
- ^ "Assam Cabinet Constitutes Committee to Finalise State Emblem".
- ^ "BREAKING: Assam to have distinctive 'State Emblem'; Committee formed". 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Assam State Of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving On The Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of background, arms: 127909902". Dreamstime.
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