Nalbari (Assam), 06 November (HS): Assam Minister for Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture, Handloom, Textiles and Sericulture, Biswajit Daimary, on Friday called for collective efforts involving government institutions, academic bodies and local communities to protect and preserve the state's rich archaeological and cultural heritage.

He was speaking at a state-level Heritage Awareness Programme held at Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University (KBVSASU) at Namati in Nalbari district, where he attended as the chief guest.

Emphasising the need to safeguard Assam's historical legacy and civilisational roots, Daimary said heritage conservation should not remain confined to the protection of historical monuments but must become a collective responsibility of society.

He also urged the younger generation to develop a deeper understanding of Assam's historical heritage and actively participate in its preservation for future generations.

The programme was jointly organised by the Directorate of Archaeology, Assam, under the Department of Indigenous and Tribal Faith and Culture, and KBVSASU. The initiative aimed at generating greater public awareness and encouraging people's participation in the preservation and conservation of the state's archaeological heritage.

The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr Nabajit Deuri, In-charge Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Assam.

Barkhetry MLA Narayan Deka, Nalbari District Commissioner Nibedan Das Patowary, KBVSASU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Prahlad R. Joshi, Registrar Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma and Nalbari College Principal Dr Kamal Nayan Patowary were among those present at the programme, along with other dignitaries.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash