Guwahati, Oct 13 (PTI) The Assam government willrejuvenate the Barak river as it has potential to revitalisetrade and commerce with Bangladesh and Myanmar, Chief MinisterSarbananda Sonowal said.
Developing the river as a major channel for watertransport will help improve trade with the neighbouringcountries, the chief minister said yesterday before completionof his two-day visit to the valley.
"The state government is committed to meet all challengesposed by the river and channelise it to act as a catalyst forsustainable development", he said.
"The Barak valley with its exquisite culture, language,customs, tradition and beauty holds a tremendous potential andNamami Barak is an attempt to pay tribute to the river'sblessings to the region”, the chief minister said.
He sought the cooperation of the people in making theforthcoming Namami Barak festival a success.
The festival was scheduled to be held from November 18 to20 next and would showcase Barak ValleyÂ’s rich art, culture,trade and tourism.
During Namami Barak festival, creations of Rabindra NathTagore, music composer and singer Bhupen Hazarika, poet NazrulIslam and folk singer Hemanga Biswas would be showcased andthrough this the bond of unity would be strengthened in thestate, he said. PTI DG PRPR.
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