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GUWAHATI: In a powerful address at the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Assam youth leader Hirak Jyoti Bora made a compelling case for technical assistance and capacity-building in the preservation of cultural and linguistic heritage.
Speaking on Human Rights Council Resolution 54/36, which highlights the UN’s efforts in supporting Cambodia’s human rights framework, Bora extended the discussion to the unique cultural and linguistic diversity of Assam, emphasizing the need for global recognition and sustainable preservation.
He underscored the importance of digitizing the Assamese language in Unicode format to ensure its strong presence on the internet and safeguard it for future generations. “Assam, with its rich ethnic and linguistic diversity, needs structured efforts to protect and promote its heritage in a well-documented and accessible manner,” he stated.
Bora also praised the Assam government’s infrastructural initiatives, acknowledging Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s efforts in fast-tracking development projects with clear objectives. He stressed that robust infrastructure is essential for rapid growth and sustainable development in the 21st century.
One of the key highlights of Bora’s address was his call for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Bordowa Than, the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva in Nagaon.
He urged the UNHRC to extend technical assistance for the scientific preservation and global promotion of the site, which holds immense historical and cultural significance.
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