Namami Brahmaputra event to showcase Assam’s rich art, heritage and culture
GUWAHATI: On the lines of 'Namami Ganga', BJP led government in Assam is organising “Namami Brahmaputra” from March 31 to April 4.
The event which will held in 21 districts across the state through which river Brahmaputra flows is likely to be inaugurated by President of India, Pranab Mukerjee.
The five day programme will have host of activities to showcase Assam’s art, heritage and culture. Already the theme song of the programme is released however the theme song is caught in a controversy.
It has alleged that theme song has ignored Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika who has sang several songs on the mighty river. A section of people alleged that theme song has failed to bring the vibrancy of the River Brahmaputra.
Chandra Mohan Patwary, Minister for Transport, Industries and Commerce said that the controversy on the song is uncalled for since the theme song has been widely praised and appreciated across the country.
The Minister said, "While the song has been appreciated by a large majority of people, a small section has criticized it. Constructive criticism is appreciated, but ill motivated comments should not be made."
Patwary appreciated the efforts of the singer Angarag Mahanta (Papon) who has leveraged his goodwill and contacts to rope in the best of Hindi and Assamese film and music fraternity to be a part of this initiative. "All the artists involved have contributed in this massive effort only out of goodwill and with positive approach."
Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachan has landed his voice to the theme song.
The Minister said that imaginary figures are being circulated about the cost of the song. The expenditure on it is limited to logistic and production cost only. "We cannot demean an honest effort made with honest intentions just by spreading incorrect facts", the Minister added.
Meanwhile Brahmaputra Board will implement projects worth Rs 207 Crore for protection of river island Majuli from recurrent flood and erosion.
Chairman, Brahmaputra Board Sanjay Kundu informed this to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The event which will held in 21 districts across the state through which river Brahmaputra flows is likely to be inaugurated by President of India, Pranab Mukerjee.
The five day programme will have host of activities to showcase Assam’s art, heritage and culture. Already the theme song of the programme is released however the theme song is caught in a controversy.
It has alleged that theme song has ignored Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika who has sang several songs on the mighty river. A section of people alleged that theme song has failed to bring the vibrancy of the River Brahmaputra.
Chandra Mohan Patwary, Minister for Transport, Industries and Commerce said that the controversy on the song is uncalled for since the theme song has been widely praised and appreciated across the country.
The Minister said, "While the song has been appreciated by a large majority of people, a small section has criticized it. Constructive criticism is appreciated, but ill motivated comments should not be made."
Patwary appreciated the efforts of the singer Angarag Mahanta (Papon) who has leveraged his goodwill and contacts to rope in the best of Hindi and Assamese film and music fraternity to be a part of this initiative. "All the artists involved have contributed in this massive effort only out of goodwill and with positive approach."
Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachan has landed his voice to the theme song.
The Minister said that imaginary figures are being circulated about the cost of the song. The expenditure on it is limited to logistic and production cost only. "We cannot demean an honest effort made with honest intentions just by spreading incorrect facts", the Minister added.
Meanwhile Brahmaputra Board will implement projects worth Rs 207 Crore for protection of river island Majuli from recurrent flood and erosion.
Chairman, Brahmaputra Board Sanjay Kundu informed this to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
