Inclusion of Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s artistic life in undergraduate curriculum demanded

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JAMUGURIHAT: Dr Bhupen Hazarika is one of the most respected personalities in the socio-cultural field of Assam after Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. His cultural activities were not limited to Assam but were recognized at the national level. The title song of Gauhati University, the educational heart of Assam was penned down and composed beautifully by Sudhakant Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the highest national honour Bharat Ratna awardee. The National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau’s (NHRCCB) president Nisantc Thard said that atleast a chapter based on the songs, literature and artistic life of the father of Assamese music should be included in the undergraduate curriculum of Gauhati University.

The organisation has requested the Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University Prof. Dr Pratap Jyoti Handique and the Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma to include at least one chapter covering the musical works and literary works of the great artiste in the undergraduate arts curriculum. The letter to both of them has been sent directly from the organization.

Mrinmay Kr. Nath, the media Officer of NHRCCB informed that the copies of the letter was also sent to the Chancellor of the university, the Governor of Assam and the Education Minister of the State seeking an immediate response on the matter. Further, the National Human Rights and Crime Control Bureau (NHRCCB) has requested the Assam College Principals Council and the Assam College Teachers’ Association to raise the issue with the implementation of the move from the next academic year.

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