Mini Amonz was an ideal educationist, social worker and a teacher who won the affection and respect of thousand of students, a friend of her colleagues in times of hopes and frustrations, happiness and misery. She was the eldest daughter of retired police accountant late Jagat Chandra Das.

Mini Amonz was born on 28^th November, 1908 in the Christian patty of Sivasagar town. She lost her mother at the age of two and a half years. After her mother�s death mini was brought up by her grandmother Mrs. Dalsi Manson. Mrs. Manson was an assistant teacher of No.3 primary School. Because of this atmosphere at home, Amonz had a habit of school going at a very early age. Under the tutelage of her grandmother she obtained a scholarship in the Primary Examination.

As there was no high English school for girls in Sivasagar, Mini Amonz father moved her grandmother�s house to admit her in Saint Mary�s convent school at Chittagong. Entrusting her in the care of the mother and sister s of the boarding school, her father returned to his working palace, Silchar. After two years of her mothers� deaths her father married a Brahma girl and adopted Brahmo religion. Her stepmother loved and cared for her like her own daughter. Because of some family problems Amonz�s father moved her from the convent school and admitted her to Silchar Mission High School. In her school days Mini Amonz�s was a favorite of the teachers and friends as well as. But occasionally she had to face some difficulties. Since her father was frequently transferred to various palaces she had obstructions in her studies .But she could overcome these obstacles and passed M.E Examination successfully. Thereafter, when her father was transferred to Ludsai Hills and at the time her grandmother was ill, Minnie Amonz Aunt sent attendant to accompany her to Sivasagar.

Her grandmother to relieve her grief at the loss of her own daughter, refused to send Mini back with her father. This attitude of her grandmother hurt her father and he returned alone.

During that time there was no English School in Sivasagar. But for the Endeavor of Late Radhikanath Sharma an English School was started. Mini Amonz�s grandmother admitted her to that school. At present that school is known as Phuleswari High School. Though Mini Amonz continued her studies with endless efforts and care, she failed to appear in the School Final Examination. Subsequently she had to leave the school. Though difficult situations posed as stumbling block on her way higher studies, Amonz continued her studies throughout her life. Thereafter Mini Amonz�s grandmother arranged her marriage with William Amonz, the grandson of an eminent Christian writer, Nidhiram Farewell of Arunodoy era. After a few years of her marriage she lost her daughter and returned to her grandmother�s house with two surviving children. Since there was none to look after her grandmother she had to tend her.

On 16^th August, 1925, Mrs. Amonz started her teaching career in the Dhai Ali L. P. School at Sivasagar. After serving that school for four years she joined the No. 2 Town Girls School as the Headmistress. She served this school till the day of her retirement. In conversation about the students she taught, she very proudly referred to the name of famous literature Dr. Nirmal Prova Bordoloi. In her school days Dr. Bordoloi was her most favorite student.

Mini Amonz spent most of her lifetime amidst young children. In 1958 Mrs. Amonz lost her only son untimely. Distressed by the death of her son, she devoted herself to the cultivation of literature. As a result three books for children authored by Mrs. Amonz were published. These are � �Tirthayatri�, �Bibel Sourav� and �MaramiAita�. Apart from these three books, she left one manuscript titled �Sadhutali�. These books are a great contribution to Assamese literature.

Accepting the valuable contributions of the Missionaries as an idle and spending her lifetime among young students, Mrs. Amonz was great teacher. She always insisted on applying a method of teaching that suits a child�s mind. And she wholeheartedly devoted herself to this work. After completing their higher studies many students of Mrs. Amonz now hold high- level positions. She was popularly known as �Mini Bideu� and the No. 2 Girls School is still known as Mini Bideu�s school.

With great effort in 1955, she established a hall for the children in No.2 Girl�s School. At present the same children�s hall is moved to Sivasagar Lakshminath Bezbaruah Bhawan. The Government of India in recognition of her valuable service as a teacher conferred on her the highest award � the �President�s Award on 22^nd November, 1963 in New Delhi. She is the first Assamese lady to win the president�s Award.

Mini Amonz was a skilled social worker too. Right from the year 1925 she joined Women�s Organization. Moreover, she was actively associated with some Welfare organization like Girls Guide, Red Cross etc. From the time the Mass Movement of 1942, she devoted herself to tending Eri Silkworm, spinning etc. and continued this habit to the end of her life. She had an untiring Zeal to nurse sick people and to help the neighbors in times of their difficulties. For this service she was respected by one and all.

The present generations of students are not familiar with the name of this great teacher. But once she had very close relationship with the educational circle of Sivasagar.
She was very methodical. Not only in her own house, but she arranged everything in proper order in her school also. Mini Amonz was a strict disciplinarian and she guided her colleagues to work in a disciplined manner. Braving all obstacles of her life, she spent her eventful days in this world.

She was a religious minded lady .Her faith in god is reflected in her works.

The public of Sivasagar felicitated her after she had won the national Award. Her words expressing her gratitude to the public are quoted here:

"Respected President and Honorable Public assembled here, I thought I was playing with the little children. But after receiving the Award from the Central Government I feel that my hard work has become fruitful. The public appreciation and recognition has confirmed my belief once again. I spent the long days of my life in the company of the pieces of chalk and blackboard. You have given me advantages and inspiration to sow the seeds of knowledge by removing the films of dust from the minds of the children. In return of your encouragement and inspiration I have nothing to offer you but mf heartfelt thanks. I am deprived of all worldly possessions. May the life of these children illumine like the rays of moon with your blessings! May God grant me strength enough to observe their bright and cheerful faces? Namaskar". These words came out of the core of her heart.

In the year 1971, Mrs. Amonz retired from service. Even then she did not discontinue her studies. But as her heath deteriorated she had to be confined in bed for sometime.

On 2^nd March, 1977, at the age of seventy six, Mini Amonz left of her heavenly abode leaving behind her only daughter, widowed daughter-in- law and three grandchildren at her home.
With her humbleness and simplicity Mini Amonz could win the hearts of not only the children but each and everyone she was in touch with.