Assam CM lays foundation stone of Koch Rajbongshi museum, bid to preserve community's rich culture

The foundation stone was laid in Assam's Bongaigaon town on Friday.

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of a museum in lower Assam's Bongaigaon town on Friday in a bid to preserve the rich culture and heritage of Assam's Koch Rajbongshi community.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by ministers like Pijush Hazarika, Phani Bhusan Choudhury and Bongaigaon deputy commissioner Dr. MS Lakshmi Priya.

With the aim to preserve rich culture and heritage of the Koch Rajbongshi community, CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal laid the foundation stone for establishment of a Museum in Bongaigaon.

Ministers Shri Phani Bhusan Choudhury and Shri @Pijush_hazarika & dignitaries were present. pic.twitter.com/rnHFdzB7CE
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

While speaking on the occasion, Sonowal expressed his hope that the museum will play an important role in preserving the cultural resources and heritage of the Koch Rajbongshis.

CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal at the inauguration of developmental projects and schemes in Bongaigaon. https://t.co/fcFrL2xQSu
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

A clock tower will be constructed by Sonowal at the cost of Rs. 25 lakhs.

CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal will lay the foundation stone of The Clock Tower in Bongaigaon today.

To be constructed at a cost of ₹25 lakh, the tower, once completed, will go a long way in the beautification of the town. pic.twitter.com/CawZRMdFQ8
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

Sonowal further laid several foundation stones of various development projects for the Bongaigaon town. Some of the developments projects included-

1. Distributing PM Care kits among migrant laborers.

2. Distributing Rs. 10,000 each and umbrellas to roadside vendors under PM SVANNidhi scheme

3. Lanched Mission Sampoorna under @POSHAN Official.

4. Inaugurated 1000 solar lights under project 'Pohar'.

5. Handed over scholarships to meritorious students.

6. Launched report of the 'Milihuli Project' prepared by Bongaigaon district admin, UNICEF and Tezpur University.

Assam Govt's continued commitment towards farmers.

Today in Bongaigaon, CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal ceremonially distributed tractors to farmer groups under the ambitious CMSGUY phase-II and power tillers to beneficiaries under HMNEH & RKVY 2019-20. pic.twitter.com/hMmnQcnKCt
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

In a bid to make the transportation system of Bongaigaon more efficient, CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal laid the foundation stone for construction of bus terminal with site development at Barpara. pic.twitter.com/AKTWnKCXku
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

Significant boost to public infra in Bongaigaon.

CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal laid the foundation stone for development of Eco Park & adjacent water bodies and Public Aquarium & Ornamental Fish Breeding Center at Eco Park. pic.twitter.com/XMUe6ePVbu
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal laid the foundation stone for development and beautification of Immersion Ghat in Bongaigaon, an important step to make the site a nervecenter of tourism. pic.twitter.com/hZBga3CLVB
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) November 13, 2020

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