List Of Assam Sahitya Sabha Presidents (1917 To Present) - Complete List With Tenure.

The first President of the Assam Sahitya Sabha was Padmanath Gohain Baruah, while Sarat Chandra Goswami served as its first General Secretary. Today, the Sabha is headquartered at Chandrakanta Handique Bhawan, Jorhat, and operates through more than a thousand branches across Assam, several Indian states, and overseas chapters.

One of the Sabha's most important activities is its biennial conference, where eminent writers, scholars, poets, historians, and intellectuals come together to discuss literature, language, education, and culture. It also publishes the respected research journal Assam Sahitya Sabha Patrika, first launched in October 1927, which has become an important source of Assamese literary research.

Over the decades, many renowned personalities have served as President of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, making significant contributions to Assamese literature and society. Their leadership has helped preserve the rich literary traditions of Assam while encouraging new generations of writers and researchers. From 1999 onwards, the tenure of the President has generally been fixed at two years. This complete list of Assam Sahitya Sabha Presidents provides their names and respective terms, making it a valuable resource for students, competitive examination aspirants, researchers, and anyone interested in the literary history of Assam.

Presidents and Venues of Assam Sahitya Sabha Sessions since 1917

Note: From 1999 onwards, the tenure of the President of Assam Sahitya Sabha was made two years.