Guwahati, Nov 13 (UNI) In a bid to promote the pottery industry and use of earthen lamps as Diwali decoration, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal bought earthen lamps in the city today.
The Chief Minister also interacted with the vendors at Kamakhya Gate area, from where he bought the lamps.
Later talking to media persons, Sonowal said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given us a call to be vocal for local in a bid to make the country economically self-reliant. We have to set our goals clear and strive hard for capturing the global market by adequately focusing on indigenous products and producing quality goods”.
The Chief Minister added that the local pottery industry had tremendous potential and there was a need to promote the people involved in this industry.
He also urged the people to purchase local products and contribute to building a robust economy of the State.
Meanwhile, Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sonowal
have greeted the people on the occasion of Kali Puja and Diwali.
In a message to all sections of the people of Assam, Prof. Mukhi said, “Deepavali, the festival of lights is celebrated to dispel the darkness and give wisdom a chance to prevail over ignorance. On this pious occasion of Deepavali, I call upon everybody to celebrate the festival spreading the message of universal brotherhood and harmonious coexistence”.
He also said, “Let us all celebrate cracker less, green Deepavali by following all COVID 19 safety protocols”.
In a separate message, the Chief Minister urged the people to make the festival more illuminating yet safe taking forward the government’s avowed goal of making Assam a pollution-free State.
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