Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast. Built at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the cultural complex aims to boost large-scale events and cultural tourism in Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah being felicitated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati. Pic/PTI
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati. The auditorium is the largest in the Northeast, marking a major milestone in Assam's efforts to strengthen cultural and public infrastructure.
The auditorium has been constructed at a cost of Rs 291 crore, news agency IANS reported. Furthermore, the state-of-the-art cultural complex has a seating capacity of 5,000 and is spread over 45 bighas, covering nearly 15 acres in the Khanapara area of the city.
Officials said the facility has been envisioned as a premier venue capable of hosting large-scale cultural programmes, conferences and national and international events, positioning Guwahati as a key cultural hub for the region.
Apart from the main auditorium, the complex includes a modern convention centre, five VIP suites and a multi-level parking facility with a capacity of around 450 vehicles, IANS reported.
The officials also noted that it has been equipped with advanced audio-visual systems, digital infrastructure and modern stage facilities have been incorporated to meet global standards.
Assam CM hails Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir
Speaking on the auditorium, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said, “The Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir reflects the state government's commitment to promoting culture alongside sustainable development."
Sarma also noted that the complex will operate on green energy, with solar panels installed on the rooftop to reduce its carbon footprint and align the project with Assam’s environmental goals, IANS reported.
Named in honour of two towering cultural icons of Assam, Jyotiprasad Agarwala and Bishnu Prasad Rabha, the marvellous infrastructure is expected to serve as a major platform for artists, cultural organisations, and institutions from across the Northeast.
Officials said that the venue will also facilitate large public gatherings and government programmes.
During his visit, the Union Home Minister also felicitated around 1,000 beneficiaries of the Congenital Heart Disease programme at the newly inaugurated auditorium, highlighting the government’s focus on social welfare alongside infrastructure development.
The inauguration of the Jyoti–Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir has been widely welcomed by cultural circles and officials. Officials from the Assam Government, hailing the project, said that it is a significant addition to Assam's cultural landscape.
The project is expected to boost cultural tourism, encourage large-scale events and further consolidate Guwahati’s role as a regional centre for culture, governance, and public engagement in the Northeast.
(With inputs from IANS)
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