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Emblem of Assam

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Emblem of Assam
ArmigerThe Government of Assam
ShieldEmblem 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

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Assam Province of British India used an emblem that depicted a black rhinoceros on a gold background.

Emblems of autonomous district councils in Assam

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Some of the autonomous district councils within Assam have adopted distinctive emblems to represent themselves.

Government banner

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The government of Assam can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ASSAM". www.hubert-herald.nl.
  2. ^ "Assam Cabinet Constitutes Committee to Finalise State Emblem".
  3. ^ "BREAKING: Assam to have distinctive 'State Emblem'; Committee formed". 2 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Assam State Of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving On The Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of background, arms: 127909902". Dreamstime.