It was founded in 1974 to unite and emancipate the women of Assam through creative pursuits, especially literature.
Due to various socio-political and economic issues, the social status of Assamese women was not in a good position.
The organisation works to enrich Assamese literature and empower women through literary expression.
[2][3] The objectives of the organization are as follows: Lekhika is a biennial magazine which is also the mouthpiece of the organisation.
Some of the important publications of the branches are Sotorupa, Manihar, Sandhani, Salankrita, Chayanika, Sreelekha, Anulekha, Ananya, Sonalimegh, Dulari, Mirdan, Nari Aru Nyaktitya and Jibanar Jonaki Pohar.