Assam Renames Karimganj District to Sribhumi

The renaming aims to honor Rabindranath Tagore's vision and reflect the region's cultural heritage.

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the renaming of Karimganj district to Sribhumi, fulfilling a long-standing local demand.
The new name, Sribhumi, was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore, who referred to the area as the land of Maa Lakshmi over a century ago.
Sarma stated that the renaming is part of a broader effort to restore historical and cultural significance to place names in Assam.
Karimganj, part of the Barak Valley region, was historically a sub-division of Sylhet district before the 1947 partition.
The decision reflects a trend of renaming places in Assam to align with historical and linguistic roots, as seen with other recent changes.