Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Raha in Nagaon district on Saturday to take stock of the ongoing construction of a tourist centre dedicated to Tiwa King Jongal Balahu.
The centre, which is being built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, aims to showcase Tiwa art and cultural heritage. The centre will be equipped with various facilities including themed entry gates, cycle tracks, a museum, and a convention centre.
CM Sarma also reviewed other facilities of the centre such as exhibition hall, stage aquariums, guest house designed to highlight rich cultural heritage of the Tiwa community.
During the site visit, Sarma assessed various aspects of the construction work and urged the authorities concerned to complete the project within the stipulated time frame, while maintaining high quality standards.
“The centre is expected to become a significant attraction that will highlight the rich cultural legacy of the Tiwa community,” the chief minister said.
The chief minister was accompanied by Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, local MLAs, and representatives from the Tiwa Autonomous Council.
Earlier, Sarma visited the families of five victims of a recent boat capsize incident at Simlitola in the Rongjui area. The tragic accident, which occurred on Thursday, claimed four lives so far, with one person still missing.
The chief minister offered his condolences to the bereaved families and announced that the state government has provided an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh to each victim’s next of kin.
Sarma said that the government would explore additional ways to support the affected families.
