Assam provides financial aid to set up Vaishnavite centre in

Image
Press Trust of India Guwahati
Last Updated : Jan 09 2017 | 6:23 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today announced an assistance of Rs 50 lakh for setting up of a 'Namghar' (Vaishnavite spiritual and cultural centre) in Bengaluru.
The financial assistance will be given as part of the state government's initiative to propagate the philosophy and teachings of Assam's Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva at national and international fora, according to an official release.
The Government has already taken steps to set up 'Namghars' in New Delhi and other places of the country.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has also directed Industry and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary to represent Assam in the Eighth Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 which began today.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 09 2017 | 6:23 PM IST

Next Story