Who was the first I.C.S. of Assam?

Who was the first I.C.S. of Assam?

 The first Indian Civil Service (ICS) officer from Assam was Anandaram Barua. He was born in 1850 in Sibsagar district, Assam. He was a brilliant student and graduated from Calcutta University in 1870. He topped the ICS examination in 1871 and became the first Indian from Assam to join the ICS.

Barua served as a district magistrate and collector in various parts of India. He was also a scholar of Sanskrit and wrote several books on the subject. He died in 1889 at the age of 39.

Here are some of his notable accomplishments:

• He was the first Indian to attain the post of district magistrate in India.
• He was a scholar of Sanskrit and wrote several books on the subject.
• He was a member of the Indian National Congress and played a role in the independence movement.
• He was awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind Medal for his services to the British Empire.

Barua is considered a pioneer in the field of education in Assam. He founded the first school for girls in Sibsagar and also established a number of colleges and schools. He is also credited with introducing the printing press to Assam.

He is remembered as a great scholar, administrator, and patriot. His contributions to the field of education and the independence movement have had a lasting impact on Assam.