Art exhibition on Bir Lachit Barphukan kickstarts at Goldighi Mall Silchar

way2barak, Nov.22: The Cachar district administration has undertaken extensive programmes to celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan, the Hero of the Battle of Saraighat. In this connection, a painting/ sketch/ drawing competition on the theme “Lachit Barphukan” was held in all schools/ colleges of the district on 21 November, 2022.

The best paintings were put up in an Art Exhibition organised at Goldighi Mall, Silchar. The Exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday evening by Deputy Commissioner, Cachar Rohan Kumar Jha by lightning the lamp in the presence of District Mission Coordinator, SSA Cachar Himashri Deka and other officials. DC Jha then went around and saw the paintings displayed at the ground floor of the Mall.

Later on, expressing his views, DC Rohan Kumar Jha said, “The paintings which were displayed in this Art Exhibition was done by the students of different schools and colleges of Cachar district. The best paintings were sent by the schools and colleges. Usually, there is much footfall at the mall and so we have displayed them here so that people can see them and know about the life and contribution of Lachit Barphukan. The painting competition is still open. Interested students can submit their paintings to the nearest SSA office or to Smt Himashri Deka, ACS at the office of the Deputy Commissioner.”

The winners of the Art Competition will be announced on 23 November. The 1st prize winner will be given a cash award of Rs.10,000. Rs.5,000 and Rs.3,000 cash awards will be given to the 2nd and 3rd position holders respectively. Further, certificate of appreciation will be given to top 20 entries.