The first memorial meeting was held exactly a year after Munin Barkotoki's death on 6th November 1994. Noted literary stalwarts Dr. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharjee, Professor Hiren Gohain, Professor Ajit Sharma, Professor Heramba Borpujari, Shri Bijoy Chandra Bhagabati spoke at the very well-attended meeting at Dighalipukhuripar. The book titled Bibhinna Janar Dristit Munin Barkotoki edited by Upendra Barkataki was also released at that meeting.