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Assam: Eminent academician Dr. Lakhyahira Datta no more

First Published: 9th January, 2022 10:53 IST

Assam’s most illustrious academic, Dr. Lakhyahira Datta, is no more. She breathed her last yesterday at about 6:40 in the evening. Dr. Datta was the former head of the Department

Assam’s most illustrious academic, Dr. Lakhyahira Datta, is no more. She breathed her last yesterday at about 6:40 in the evening.

Dr. Datta was the former head of the Department of Geography at Gauhati University. She was also a council member of the esteemed university.

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Apart from these, Dr Datta has also been a member of the State Women’s Commission and a former member of the Congress party.

She had also been a member of the Assam State Electricity Board and also a member of the board for the appointment of teachers in Assam.

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Besides, Dr. Datta has also authored several curriculum books on the subject of geography.

She has also written several children’s books that have been quite popular. She leaves behind two daughters.

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