Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated a golden silk park & commercial centre at Khanapara in the city. Apart from providing silkworm breed to silkworm farmers, Sarma expected that the initiative of handloom & textiles and sericulture department will provide a platform to indigenous silk weavers to sell their produce.
Sarma also appealed to every Assamese individual to take the pledge to purchase at least one handloom-woven Gamosa in the coming Rongali Bihu celebration. If six million families in the State decide to purchase it, the indigenous weavers would be enormously benefited, commented Sarma and also asked the people to remain vigilant against selling of powerloom-produced Gamosas.
“Assamese Gamosa bagging the Geographical Indications (GI) tag, coupled with numerous initiatives of Assam government aimed at strengthening the handloom sector have led to build-up of a newfound confidence among the handloom entrepreneurs in the State,” said Sarma adding that under the Swanirbhar Nari scheme over 1.5 lakh Gamosas were procured by Artfed directly from the local weavers.
Sarma also stressed upon the need to diversify product portfolio of muga and eri silk, without which handloom entrepreneurs of Assam wouldn’t be able to take advantage of the massive market across the country and abroad. He was accompanied by State minister UG Brahma with others. Later Sarma attended a weaving training camp at Latasil playground and participated in a friendly cricket match between CM XI and CJ XI at Judges’ field the city.
Dibrugarh to host Yoga Mahotsav: To commemorate 75 days to International Yoga Day, the Ayush ministry is organising Yoga Mahotsav on 7 April at Dibrugarh in eastern Assam. Union ports, shipping & waterways and Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal recently visited the Dibrugarh University campus to take stock of the preparation for the important event. He was accompanied by State health minister Keshab Mahanta along with concerned senior officials.
“It is a moment of great pride as our beautiful Dibrugarh gets ready to host one of the biggest Yoga events in India. It is a wonderful connection that we also celebrate World Health Day the same day with an aim to create a conduit for humanity to live better, healthier & happier,” said Sonowal adding that with the consistent effort of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yoga becomes a global movement for achieving better health & mind.
Yoga has brought the world together for a better tomorrow. True to its heritage, India remains committed to every effort to further this journey of Yoga in the Amrit Kaal. Yoga Mahotsav aims to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity by involving different segments of society in activities that promote health, commented Sonowal calling upon everyone to adapt Yoga in daily lives and enjoy the wonder fruits of India’s rich heritage.
He also interacted with the University vice-chancellor professor Jiten Hazarika along with the faculties and students. The discussions ranged on different topics ranging from the importance of Ayush in improving their lives to the opportunities created for the benefit of students. Sonowal stated that students are the backbone of India’s future and the direction, pace & timing of the growth & progress is intrinsically linked with the student’s community.
