Preparations Underway for Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's Birth Centenary Celebration
Review Meeting for Birth Centenary Celebrations
Minister Bimal Borah along with other dignitaries during the meeting
GUWAHATI, Nov 4: On Tuesday, Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah convened a meeting at Janata Bhawan to assess the preparations for the concluding event of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations. This significant occasion is set to take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
The meeting saw participation from member-secretaries of various committees established by the State Government, focusing on the logistics, coordination, and roles for the upcoming event, which will showcase performances by renowned artists.
Borah emphasized the importance of ensuring that the program effectively highlights Bhupen Hazarika's immense contributions to music, literature, cinema, and society, while also celebrating Assam's vibrant cultural heritage.
Additionally, the Minister led a separate session with the expert committee to deliberate on cultural performances, choreography, and other program details.
Key attendees included Additional Chief Secretary Dr. B Kalyan Chakravarthy, Director of Cultural Affairs Rahul Chandra Das, Sadananda Gogoi, Manisha Hazarika, Rupam Talukdar, and other committee members.
Previously, on September 8, Assam commemorated Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary with various special events throughout the state.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with his Cabinet members, prominent journalist and author Anuradha Sharma Pujari, and other notable figures participated in the celebration organized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs at Samannay Tirtha.
During the event, several initiatives were unveiled, including plans for a museum dedicated to Hazarika at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, which is to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 35.77 crore.