Preserving the Language & Heritage Legacy of Late Tabu Ram Taid
Prof. Tabu Ram Taid dedicated his life to standardizing the Mising language, cataloging its grammar, and recording its folk traditions. The Memorial Trust carries this mission forward, bridging physical archives with digital access.
Prof. Tabu Ram Taid
An eminent linguist, scholar, and educational administrator who pioneered the standardization of Mising orthography and lexicography.
Read BiographyOur Core Mandate
Empowering regional scholars, preserving physical manuscripts, managing local heritage libraries, and supporting language instruction.
Our VisionExplore Our Heritage & Learning Resources
Through active collections, educational initiatives, and digital resources, we empower scholars and celebrate indigenous history.
Memorial Museum
Physical displays of textiles, household implements, and Mising archaeological/linguistic history.
Explore MuseumResearch Library
Over 5,000 academic books on phonology, language study, regional history, and tribal literature.
Explore LibraryPublications
Access trilingual dictionaries, grammar guides, and folk tales with downloadable reference materials.
View PublicationsLanguage & Script
Standardizing teaching, spelling conventions, and publishing grammar rules for modern curricula.
Learn ObjectivesLife Journey of Late Tabu Ram Taid
Chronological milestones of the eminent scholar from a remote Lakhimpur village to the highest academic administrative positions in Assam.
Early Life to Matriculation
Prof. Tabu Ram Taid was born in the remote village of Ghunasuti in 1942. Despite the devastating 1950 earthquake washing away his village and driving his family to penury, he completed his matriculation in 1958.
Early Life to Matriculation
Prof. Tabu Ram Taid was born in the remote village of Ghunasuti in 1942. Despite the devastating 1950 earthquake washing away his village and driving his family to penury, he completed his matriculation in 1958.
Post Matriculation to MA
Sponsored by the Ramakrishna Mission, he graduated from Calcutta University and completed his MA from Delhi University, followed by postgraduate linguistics studies at the University of Reading and distance education studies in London.
Professional Life & Administration
An eminent professor at Cotton College, he was selected for the IFS in 1970 and rose to high-ranking educational administrative roles in Assam, serving as Founding Director of ABILAC and Chairman of SEBA.
Music and Movies
He was the first solo Mising singer for All India Radio and directed the first Mising audio LP, 'Asi Jili Jiliko'. He also wrote the screenplay for Bhupen Hazarika's telefilm 'Miri Jiori'.
Awards and Honours
Conferred with the title of 'Agom Migang' in 2007. Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman Award (2010), the Sukapha Award (2011-12), and the Basudev Jalan Award.
Personal Life & Family
Personal photographs capturing moments with his wife Basanti, children Milindo and Miranda, and close friends.
Step Inside the Heritage Centre
Walk through the Memorial Museum and Reference Library at Gogamukh, or take an immersive 360° virtual tour from anywhere.
Heritage CenterThe Memorial Museum
Explore authentic historical textiles, tools, agricultural implements, and physical artifacts of the Mising community on display at Gogamukh.
Research RoomThe Reference Library
Access the private collection and notebooks of Late Tabu Ram Taid along with hundreds of research journals and linguistic resources.
Publications & Lexicons
Explore trilingual dictionaries, folktales, and grammar handbooks authored by Late Tabu Ram Taid.
A Lifetime of Linguistic Preservation
A complete visual compilation of the dictionaries, linguistic grammars, nursery rhymes, folk tales, and scholarly essays authored, edited, and compiled by Prof. Tabu Ram Taid over his lifetime.
আগম মিগাং টাবুৰাম টাইদ ৰচনাৱলী (প্ৰথম খণ্ড)
The first comprehensive collected works volume of Late Tabu Ram Taid, compiling his letters, linguistic research papers, editorials, and key socio-cultural essays.
Mising Gomlam-Potin
A grammar textbook written in the Mising language, outlining orthography rules, syntax structure, and declension paradigms for schools.
An Introduction to Mising Phonology and Grammar
An academic study of the phonological system, vowels, consonants, word structures, and grammatical rules of the Mising language, written in English.
Latest News & Events
Featured Event2025 Taburam Taid Memorial Literary Awards Concluded
The Taburam Taid Memorial Trust successfully organized the inaugural Taburam Taid Memorial Literary Awards on 1 August 2025 at Gogamukh, Dhemaji. The event also marked the release of the Taburam Taid Souvenir Collection and brought together eminent writers, scholars, and literary personalities from across Assam.
Award Recipients
- Assamese Literature: Yese Dorjee Thongchi
- Mising Literature: Dr. Bidyeswar Doley
- Lifetime Achievement: Late Pankaj Kumar Dutta
WorkshopWorkshop at the Memorial Library & Museum, Gogamukh - 15 July 2026
A workshop convened at the Prof. TR Taid Memorial Museum & Library, Gogamukh on 15 July 2026. The day's reflection celebrated the curiosity inspired by the biological diversity of the natural world.
LibraryReaders & Visitors at the Memorial Library, Gogamukh - 5 July 2026
Readers and visitors gathered at the Prof. TR Taid Memorial Museum & Library, Gogamukh on 5 July 2026. The day's reflection honoured the role of dedicated, quality leadership in guiding the younger generation.
MeetingResolutions Adopted at the Trust Executive Meeting, Gogamukh
The Executive Committee met at Gogamukh on 26 June 2026, resolving to observe the 84th birth anniversary of Prof. Taburam Taid at Cotton University on 1 August 2026 and constituting the awardee-selection committee.
Visit the Heritage Center
The Tabu Ram Taid Memorial Museum and Library welcomes researchers, students, and general tourists to explore and study. The campus is located in Gogamukh, a major cultural hub of the Mising community in the Dhemaji district of Assam.
Location & Address
Abotani Lotta, Dhakuakhana Road
Gogamukh, Assam – 787034
Dhemaji District, India
Visiting Hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Closed on Mondays & National Holidays
Entry: Free (Prior registration suggested)