Later in 1967 it was registered as Assam Association (Regd. No. 3434) and it became more active with the increase in its members. Since its very inception the association has been deeply committed to Assamese literature and culture. Its activities over the years become manifold.

A long-cherished dream of the association turned into reality as the permanent building of its own named Sankardeva Bhavan got functioning this year for which funds where collected both from government and donations from corporate sector and individuals as informed by Monoj Das.

The programme commenced with nam prasanga, organised by Smt Bhabani Kakati. The Namotees were Bhabani Kakati, Jeeban Tara Baruah, Urmi Medhi, Dhira Hazarika and Rini Kakati. The nam prasanga concluded with the distribution of prasad by Bhabani Kakati and Dhira Hazarika.

The ULFA came in to the fry with the Peoples’ Consultative Group (PCG) saying the group was entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the groundworks for the show. The Government which has been traditionally making clarion call to the insurgent outfits too came for talks in three rounds with the group. That too was kickstarted by Prime Minister Dr Singh.

The Centre evinced keen interest to talk to the ULFA leaders directly and indicated that it would release five top ULFA heavyweights to clear the decks for the show, who have been languishing in judicial custody.