About Us
In 1995, the Assam government established the RHAC under the RHAC Act of 1995, granting it considerable autonomy within the state. This framework encompassed Satellite and core areas, aiming at the social, economic, educational, ethnic, and cultural progression of the Rabha, ST and other ethnic communities residing within it.
The RHAC region spans the southern bank of the mighty Brahmaputra River, extending from Jayramkuchi in Lakhipur Rev. Circle of Goalpara District to Lakhara in Palashbari Rev. Circle of Kamrup District, and from the southern bank of the Brahmaputra to the Assam border with Meghalaya (Garo Hills).
The RHAC region spans significant portions of Kamrup and Goalpara Districts, encompassing an approximate area of 6,000 square kilometers. Initially, the council area comprised 306 villages across these districts.
However, according to Government Notification No. TAD/BC/135/2005/10 dated May 17, 2005, the council's jurisdiction now spans 779 villages with a total population of 553,868 individuals. Among these, 329,671 belong to Scheduled Tribes, 15,756 to Scheduled Castes, and the remaining 208,443 are from General Castes.
Aims and Objectives
The primary aim of the R.H.A.C (Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council) is to operate autonomously within the framework of the Indian constitution, striving for the advancement of the social, economic, educational, and cultural aspects of the Rabha, ST and other ethnic populace in the state.
The Council diligently works to preserve and promote these fundamental traits of the Rabha, ST and other ethnic community, seeking to comprehensively address the community's needs and expectations. Each proposed development scheme is tailored to elevate the community, aiming to bridge the gap between their needs and the broader national context.
Focused on reducing poverty levels and enhancing the overall well-being of Rabha, ST and other ethnic community members, the Council acknowledges the potential for more targeted, locally-focussed projects at the grassroots level, complementing the initiatives of the state and central governments.