During the two days visit to Sivasagar district, today Assam Chief Minister visited the historic Rang Ghar and assessing the tourist spot and planning to undertake a beautification project for providing better facilities to the visitors where he planned to include with some required amenities. It is plans to take up necessary steps for beautification of the historic site with better amenities for visitors and also to add more value to the tourism potential of the district. Rang Ghar, which reflects the rich architecture of the Ahom Kingdom has immense architectural and historical value, the Chief Minister stated that the Government of Assam plans to acquire 78 bigha land adjacent to Rang Ghar to execute the proposed plan of beautification of the iconic site. He also said that the project will include several open stages for cultural performances, guest house, amusement facilities, landscaping etc. and is proposed to be launched within this year.
On the other hand, the Chief Minister also visited Tai Museum at Sivasagar today. Dr. Sarma during the visit discussed with concerned officials about an expansion project of the museum. He said that the state government has planned to give a face-lift to the museum with larger area for display, more repository of artefacts and manuscripts and Conference hall etc. He also asked the concerned authorities to prepare project details and complete all necessary formalities so that implementation of the improvement and expansion of the museum can be started within this year. It is to be mentioned that the Tai Museum, located on the bank of Sivasagar tank, displays artifacts of the glorious Ahom era. Manuscripts, swords and other assets on display bear testimony of the rich heritage of the Ahom days. Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Revenue Minister Jogen Mohan, MP Topon Kumar Gogoi, MLAs Akhil Gogoi, Sushanta Borgohain and Taranga Gogoi, Sivasagar DC Megha Nidhi Dahal, Commissioner & Special Secretary PWD Raj Chakraborty were present during the visit of the Chief Minister.
In addition to the above, today he also visited historic Sivadol and offered prayers seeking blessings of lord Shiva for peace, prosperity and well-being of all.