MORIGAON: Water Resources, Information and Public Relations Minister Piyush Hazarika on Monday attended a special function of Assam Cultural Mahasangram at Raas Mandir of Baghjap Gaon Panchayat in Morigaon district. The 2023-24 Assam Cultural Mahasangram 2023-24 has been organized by the Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Assam with an aim to establish the cultural talents at the grassroots level. It has already started in various Gaon Panchayats and wards under the Municipality in Morigaon district.
The minister said the programme is the result of the rich thinking of the Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. He said programmes like Assam Khel Maharan and Sanskritik Mahasangram have been organized to provide a podium to cultural and sports talents in rural areas of the State. He claimed that a lack of an appropriate platform causes many artists’ talents to blossom prematurely. Therefore, the government considers it its responsibility to provide a podium to talented artists and athletes. He urged the people to cooperate in this programme and talented teenagers and individuals to participate in this programme.
Speaking at the function, District Commissioner Devashish Sharma said that Morigaon district is very advanced in cultural aspects. He said the competition will open a new door of possibilities for the artists of the district. He also urged the contestants to come forward and participate in this large cultural programme.
Earlier, the District Commissioner invited the people and students to perform the song of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika titled “Manuhe Manuhar Babe” in harmony. The event was attended by District Nodal Officer and Additional District Commissioner Dr. Sangeeta Barthakur, District Cultural Officer Rajiv Koiri prominent social worker Apurba Deka and a number of dignitaries.
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