Himanta Biswa Sarma Inaugurates Projects Worth Rs. 168 Crore for Karbi Anglong

Guwahati, January 8 : Adding a new chapter to the ongoing growth story in Karbi Anglong, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated multiple projects costing a total of Rs. 168 crores. The projects inaugurated today are the 3,000-seating capacity Sertalin Auditorium at Taralangso built at a cost of Rs. 35 crores, the Sarsing Teron Langkung Habe Multi-purpose Sports Complex at KASA Satdium in Diphu built at a cost of Rs. 75 crores, the extended arm of the Kajir Ronghangpi VIP Guest House at Taralangso built at a cost of Rs. 5.57 cores, the beautification of the Langkung Phang Fishery at Taralangso costing approximately Rs. 2.55 crores, the Rangsina Sarpo Ahongjai Permanent Open Space at Taralangso built at a project cost of Rs. 5.50 lakhs, the beautification of Kuleng Abi Fishery at Taralangso that cost an amount of Rs. 2 crores, the Rongbong Artu, Karbi Capital Complex at Taralangso costing around Rs. 6.86 crores, the landscaping and beautification of Karbi People’s Hall at Taralangso at a project cost of Rs. 3.78 crores, the Cheleng Athepai in the memory of Jirlong Ariso at Taralangso costing around Rs. 4.2 crores, the Sing Mirjeng VIP Gallery at Taralangso costing Rs. 99 lakhs, the new market complex at Rongkhelan in Diphu costing around Rs. 10 crores, the Song Bey Inter-state Bus terminus at DM Road in Diphu that cost Rs. 12 crores and the truck terminus at Diphu costing Rs. 5 crores.

Speaking at public meeting organized in Diphu, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Karbi society has always maintained a rich socio-cultural tradition and a firm belief in ancient system of faith. Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said the rich cultures of the Karbis originated in the Rongkhang area and that it is from this area that the Karbis established twelve capitals from which they practised Karbi rules and rituals, traditions and culture.

Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said the history of the Karbi community dates back to 3000 BC and that the Karbi society has been moving forward through the practise of Honghari faith, the traditional belief system based on clan and ancestors. Stating that it’s extremely important for a society to remain attached with its roots, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said a society cannot progress for long by severing ties with their ancestral forms of belief and practises. He said it is incumbent upon the Karbi youths to see that the ancestral forms of belief of their community don’t lose their relevance in the society.