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]
| Emblem of Assam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | The Government of Assam |
| Shield | Emblem of India |
| Motto | "Oxom Sorkar" and "Government of Assam" |
Historical emblems
editAssam 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
editSome of the autonomous district councils within Assam have adopted distinctive emblems to represent themselves.
Government banner
editThe government of Assam can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field.[4]
See also
editReferences
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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