Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the largest auditorium in Northeast India, a landmark infrastructure project located in Guwahati, Assam. The grand inauguration marks a significant boost to the region's cultural and event-hosting capabilities.
A Grand Infrastructure Marvel in Khanapara
The newly unveiled auditorium is a massive complex built at a total cost of Rs 291 crore. It is strategically situated in the Khanapara area of Guwahati, sprawling over a vast campus of 45 bighas, which is equivalent to approximately 14.85 acres of land. This scale makes it a premier venue not just for Assam, but for the entire northeastern part of the country.
Capacity and Significance
With a staggering seating capacity for 5,000 spectators, the facility is set to become a hub for major national and international events, conferences, and cultural performances. Officials present at the inauguration highlighted that this project is a cornerstone of the central government's focus on accelerating infrastructure development in the Northeast under the Act East Policy.
The establishment of such a world-class venue is expected to transform Guwahati into a key destination for large-scale gatherings. It will provide a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Assam and the other northeastern states to a wider audience.
Boosting Assam's Profile
The inauguration by a senior Union Minister like Amit Shah underscores the project's national importance. This development is poised to have a multi-faceted impact:
- Economic: It will boost tourism and generate local employment through events and hospitality services.
- Cultural: It offers a permanent, large-scale venue for festivals like Bihu, traditional arts, and modern performances.
- Strategic: It enhances Guwahati's position as the gateway to the Northeast, facilitating high-profile political and business summits.
The auditorium, now the largest in the region, stands as a symbol of the government's commitment to bringing infrastructural parity and fostering growth in the northeastern states. Its successful completion is seen as a major achievement for the state of Assam and its capital city, Guwahati.
