Exhibition of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & 8 Years of Reform concludes in Guwahati Central Jail

HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Sept 25: Around 1800 inmates of Guwahati Central Jail viewed the first-ever exhibition of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav & 8 Years of Reform which concluded on Sunday. A two-day long photo exhibition was organised by the Central Bureau of Communication, Regional office, Guwahati at the Central Jail here from Friday.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony held on Saturday, Gobinda Malakar, superintendent, Guwahati Central Jail said, “This is the first time such an exhibition has been organised inside the Guwahati Central Jail. Inside the jail, there are many people of different castes and tribes, but the Central Bureau of Communication has conveyed the message of unity and solidarity to us through this exhibition. This programme will encourage the inmates to empower and enrich their lives through various Government policies and initiatives.”
Addressing the gathering, Pavni Gupta, deputy director, Press Information Bureau, ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said that the purpose of this photo exhibition is to make people aware about the contribution of the freedom fighters to our freedom struggle and make them aware about our rich history and heritage. She further said that, through the photo panels displayed in this exhibition, we can learn about the unsung heroes of the north-east like Kanaklata Baruah, Kushal Konwar, Maniram Dewan and many others.
The department artists of CBC, Guwahati presented a colourful cultural performance in the exhibition through classical and modern music and dances like the Dal Badli dance of Rajasthan. The PRT Troupes of CBC, Guwahati also performed various folk and traditional dances like the Sattriya dance, Bhortal dance, Deodhani, etc. They also performed a street play conveying a message of social reform.
On this occasion, an art competition and music competition were also held among the inmates of the jail. The prizes of the art and music competitions were also distributed on Sunday.
Kalyan Choudhury, jailor, Guwahati Central Jail, Parinita Borah, jailor, Guwahati Central Jail, Hiramani Das, field exhibition officer, CBC, Guwahati were present on the occasion.