HT Correspondent
Tumpreng, 17 Oct : The Office of The District Agricultural Office, West Karbi Anglong celebrated Kati Bihu at Maz Gaon, Tumpreng Naam Ghar under Tumpreng ADO Circle on 17th October, 2024. As part of the celebration, an awareness meeting was held where the farmers were made aware about the various schemes of the Department and how they can benefit from the various schemes.
Shri Ditolal Hasnu, Chairman Veterinary and Animal Husbandary and Shri Ramson Rongpi, VDC Chairman of Bithung Reghthema MAC Constituency were present in the program as chief guest.
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Along with them, District Agriculture Officer Shri Biswajit Rongpi, Senior Agriculture Development Officers Shri Mantu Saikia and Shri Debajit Saikia, Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer Shri Saiful Islam, Agriculture Development Officers of Tumpreng and Chinthong ADO Circle Shri Mirjeng Terang and Shri Biraj Kalita respectively and all the official staff were present in the meeting.
In his speech, Shri Ditolal Hasnu, Chairman Veterinary and Animal Husbandary spoke at length about Kati Bihu and its significance. Shri Ramson Rongpi, VDC Chairman of Bithung Reghthema MAC Constituency also spoke about the initiatives taken by the department of Agriculture and how the people are able to avail the benefits of the schemes implemented by the Department. Shri Debajit Saikia, Senior ADO(Training) spoke about the various schemes that are being implemented by the Agriculture Department and how the farmers can benefit from these schemes. Shri Biraj Kalita, ADO Chinthong spoke at lenght about Soil Health Card and its benefits to the farmers.
The celebrations saw the planting of the tulsi plant as part of the traditional ritual by the estemmed guests. Mustard seeds were also distributed to beneficiary farmers by the esteemed guests. The day’s festivities concluded with the lighting of the traditional sakis in the paddy field, carrying forward the spirit of hope and unity.
Kati Bihu, also known as Kangali Bihu, is observed on the last day of Ashwin month in the Assamese calendar, which usually falls in October. This festival is closely associated with agriculture and primarily focuses on praying for a bountiful harvest during the upcoming winter season. Farmers light traditional lamps, known as “sakis,” and place them in paddy fields to ward off pests and evil spirits that might harm their crops. The lighting of earthen lamps and bonfires also symbolizes hope, prosperity, and the dispelling of darkness. The Kati Bihu celebrations serve as a reminder of the importance of sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage, blending tradition and modernity, and ushering in a season of promise for the hardworking farmers of Assam.
