from 8 to 12 February 2017. Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika (; Ôxôm Xahityô Xôbha Pôtrika) is an official journal of the Asam Sahitya Sabha. The first issue appeared in October 1927. Chandradhar Barua was the founder editor of the journal. Objectives To make all round development of the Assamese language, literature and the culture of the State. Publications of Dictionary, Research works, monographs on languages, literature, culture, tribes and races etc., books on literary criticism, complete works of the great writers of Assam etc. To enquire, collect and research on ancient literature of the State of Assam. To provide financial help to the deserving writers who cannot afford to publish their books and literature for financial stringency. To promote music, art and sculpture of the State. To bring out leaflets, pamphlets etc. in order to publicize the Assamese language and literature. To promote exchange plans and schemes between Literature and Culture. To do such work which helps in expanding development of Assamese Language, Literature and Culture. Presidents The first president of Asam Sahitya Sabha was Padmanath Gohain Baruah during the inaugural conference at Sibsagar in 1917. See also Sivasagar Zila Sahitya Sabha : Ramdhenu Asam Sahitya Sabha Patrika Shanti Sahitya Mandir, No-mati Shakha Sahitya Sabha List of Asam Sahitya Sabha Oxomiya Bhaxa Unnati Xadhini Xobha Asom Sahitya Sabha Presidents Category Assamese literature Assamese Language Movement Sadou Asom Lekhika Samaroh Samiti References External links Asom Sahitya Sabha, A contemporary analysis at timesofassam.com website. Video Clip of Chandra Kanta Handique Bhawan, Jorhat, Assam at ignca.nic.in. Culture of Assam Assamese literature Jorhat Indic literature societies Organizations established in 1917 Organisations based in Assam Book publishing companies of India Assamese language 1917 establishments in India Language regulators