Assam Police: A Superlative Year!
2025 marked a watershed year for Assam Police, with clear progress on key policing objectives, stronger outcomes on the ground, and renewed confidence among citizens.
Guided by Hon’ble CM Dr @himantabiswa Sir, we’re committed to carrying this momentum forward in 2026 with focus, discipline and service to the people of Assam.
@DGPAssamPolice@HardiSpeaks
Critical Online Safety Alert always follow cybersecurity precautions. Stay cautious while online—don’t fall for traps or misinformation. Be patriotic, stay vigilant, stay safe.
#Digitalindia#OperationSindoor
The entire Assam Police family proudly congratulates Shri @gpsinghips, DGP Assam, on being appointed as the Director General of the @crpfindia.
Your exemplary leadership, as seen in Assam Police, will undoubtedly elevate CRPF to new heights.
Why invest in Assam?
✅Gateway to South East Asia
✅Highly Skilled Workforce
✅Well connected via Rail, Road, Air and Water
✅Abundant Natural resources
✅A peaceful security scenario
✅Business friendly policies
and the list goes on...
#AdvantageAssam2
Call for Nominations!
Nominations are now open for the Highest State Civilian Awards 2024, which recognize outstanding contributions across various fields. Individuals or remarkable achievers may be nominated through the District Commissioner or by submitting directly via the official portal: https://t.co/fK9iywS2MK.
The last date for submission of nominations is 31st October 2024.
@CMOfficeAssam
I am immensely delighted that Assamese will now get the status of a Classical Language after this was approved by the Union Cabinet. Assamese culture has thrived for centuries, and it has given us a rich literary tradition. May this language continue to become even more popular in the times to come. My congratulations.
জনহিতজনসেৱাৰ্থে, since 1826.
198 years of unwavering courage, honor, and service.
From the pages of history to today, Assam Police stands as a symbol of valor and dedication.
#AssamPoliceDay
One the most illustrious officer of @assampolice Sri Jitmal Doley IPS IGP superannuated on May 31st 2024. An unassuming, simple, polite, industrious officer, contribution of Sri Doley in shaping up today’s Assam remains unparalleled. Having known him since early days of our service, I consider him a role
Model for young officers entering the Assam Police.
God bless him and his family.
🟠The Konda Reddi Tribe and the Indian Laurel: A Multidisciplinary Look at Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Water Management (#Tribals#WaterSecurity#IndigenousKnowledge#UPSC)
🟠The news that the Konda Reddi tribe, inhabiting the Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh, shared their knowledge of the Indian laurel tree's water storage capacity with the Forest Department presents a fascinating case study at the intersection of indigenous knowledge, environmental sustainability, and tribal welfare. Let's delve deeper into this topic in a way that would be immensely beneficial for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies):
1. The Konda Reddi Tribe: Guardians of the Eastern Ghats (#ParticularlyVulnerableTribalGroups #EasternGhats)
👉The Konda Reddi tribe , classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), resides in the Eastern Ghats, a mountain range running parallel to the east coast of India.
They possess a deep understanding of their environment , having lived in harmony with the forests for generations.
👉Their traditional knowledge systems encompass aspects like medicinal plants , sustainable resource use ♻️, and weather prediction.
2. The Indian Laurel Tree: A Natural Reservoir (#IndianLaurel #TerminaliaTomentosa)
👉The Indian laurel tree (Terminalia tomentosa) is a common sight in the dry deciduous forests of India .
👉The Konda Reddi tribe's observation suggests the tree acts as a natural reservoir , storing water in its trunk during the monsoon season ️ and releasing it during the dry summer months ☀️.
👉This ability could be attributed to the tree's anatomical features, such as its thick bark 🪵 and water-storing tissues .
3. Validating Indigenous Knowledge: Science Steps In (#Ethnobotany #ScientificValidation)
👉The Forest Department's verification of the Konda Reddi tribe's claim through cutting the bark and observing water presence is a crucial step .
👉This highlights the importance of ethnobotany, the study of the relationship between plants and indigenous cultures .
👉Scientific validation of such knowledge can lead to the development of new water management techniques and resource conservation strategies .
4. Significance for Sustainable Water Management (#WaterScarcity #ClimateChange)
👉India faces a growing water crisis , exacerbated by factors like climate change ️ and increasing population pressure .
👉The Indian laurel's water storage potential, if further researched, could offer a low-cost and eco-friendly solution for water conservation in drought-prone regions ️.
👉Techniques could be developed to mimic the tree's natural water storage mechanisms, leading to the creation of rainwater harvesting systems ️ or promoting afforestation with water-storing trees .
5. The Interdisciplinary Lens: A Holistic Approach (#TribalWelfare #ForestManagement #EnvironmentalPolicy)
👉This case study highlights the need for an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues.
👉Tribal communities often possess valuable knowledge about their ecosystems .
👉Integrating this knowledge with scientific expertise and policymaking ️ can lead to more effective and sustainable solutions.
👉Forest management practices can be tailored to protect the Konda Reddi tribe's way of life ⛺ and their traditional knowledge systems .
👉Environmental policies ⚖️ can be formulated to promote the integration of indigenous knowledge into mainstream conservation efforts .
In an excellent operation lasting weeks, the three crimes of grenade lobbing by a banned organisation in Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Jorhat have been cracked and perpetrators arrested and motorcycles used recovered. People instigating these perpetrators through online platforms have also been identified and would be brought to book whichever corner they are in. The evidence would be presented in appropriate court of law in due course. @assampolice remains steadfast in resolve to protect the people of the state from all violent crimes at all personal and professional cost. My compliments and gratitude to each officer and men associated in the operations. We resolve to keep the Assam Police flag flying high. @DGPAssamPolice@CMOfficeAssam
We are elated by the stopover of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, The King of Bhutan, at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, Dergaon, today.
Senior Officials from the Academy & Administration greeted and received His Majesty at the Academy.
@LBPA_Assam