The Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council (TKAC), is an autonomous district council for the Thengal Kachari people in the state of Assam, India.
The council was created in 2005 by Thengal Kachari Autonomous Council Act, which was passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly.The council has 26 members of whom 22 are directly elected and 4 are appointed by the Governor of Assam on behalf of the central Government of India. The council elects a Chief Executive Councillor who nominates an executive committee

At the most recent election, held in January 2022; the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 14 seats, the Indian National Congress won 4, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) won 3 and one seat was won by an Independent. The BJP went on to form a coalition executive with the AGP with Pratap Kachari as Chief Executive Councillor

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OUR IMPACT

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COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

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1. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

(INITIAL DIALOGUE)

We initiate grassroots dialogue with local village elders and youth groups to understand specific social, cultural, and economic needs.

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2. NEEDS ASSESSMENT

(FIELD EVALUATION)

Our team conducts ground surveys to evaluate key areas: • Mapping local resources and traditional knowledge. • Identifying education and livelihood gaps. • Assessing infrastructure and health support required.

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3. PROGRAM PLANNING

(STRATEGY DESIGN)

We collaborate with indigenous leaders to structure sustainable development initiatives, ensuring full preservation of cultural heritage and autonomy.

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4. LOCAL EXECUTION

(EMPOWERMENT)

Programs are implemented directly by local coordinators, fostering self-reliance, capacity building, and long-term socio-economic growth.