Preparations are in full swing for the Srimanta Sankardev Award ceremony to be held on April 25 at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. President Draupadi Murmu will attend the ceremony as the chief guest. She will arrive in Assam on April 25 on a two-day visit to the state.
Chief Secretary inspected the site
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Thursday conducted a high-level inspection of the venue to ensure that all the events of the Srimanta Sankardev Award ceremony are conducted smoothly. In this inspection done on the instructions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the officials noted all the arrangements for organizing the ceremony. The statement said, “We discussed in detail with all the concerned parties and paid special attention to creating an appropriate atmosphere to honor the legacy of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
As per the directives of HCM Dr @himantabiswa, inspected the venue at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra for the Srimanta Sankardeva Award Ceremony to be held on 25th April 2025, which will be graced by the Hon’ble President of India as the Chief Guest.
Held detailed discussions… pic.twitter.com/s6ikv1ovsi
— Chief Secretary, Assam (@CSAssam_) April 17, 2025
Review of various systems
During this, the officials reviewed the list of dignitaries invited to the function, traffic management and all other logistical arrangements to run the event smoothly. This will ensure that there is no inconvenience during the function. Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with senior officials and Guwahati University officials at Lok Seva Bhavan and reviewed the preparations for the upcoming visit of President Draupadi Murmu.
Significance of Srimanta Sankardev Award
The Srimanta Sankardeva Award is one of the highest cultural honours of Assam. The award is given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the field of arts. The award is named after the revered Vaishnav saint and social reformer of Assam, Srimanta Sankardeva, who made significant contributions to the cultural and religious life of Assam.
Historical significance of the ceremony
The Srimanta Sankardev Award ceremony not only honours the cultural heritage of Assam but also highlights the contribution of great personalities who have done significant work in the field of society and art. This ceremony is an important platform to promote respect and admiration for art, culture and society in the state.
