Guwahati, Assam – Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Jhumoir Binandini 2025, a mega cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of Assam’s tea garden communities, in Guwahati on February 24, 2025. Addressing the gathering, he lauded the enthusiasm and energy of the performers and acknowledged their meticulous preparations, which beautifully reflected the essence of the tea gardens.
The Prime Minister recalled his visit to Assam in 2023 when 11,000 artists set a record performing the Bihu Dance, expressing his anticipation for a similarly historic performance at the Jhumoir event. Congratulating the Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for organizing the grand cultural showcase, he stated that the participation of the tea community and tribal people made the occasion even more special.
Highlighting Assam’s cultural prominence, PM Modi noted that the region, once neglected, now stands as a symbol of India’s diversity and progress. He underscored his personal commitment to promoting the Northeast, mentioning that he was the first Prime Minister to stay in Kaziranga and bring global attention to its biodiversity. He also emphasized recent achievements such as the Assamese language gaining classical status and the inclusion of Charaideo Moidam in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.
PM Modi paid tribute to Assam’s historical icon, Lachit Borphukan, recalling his pivotal role in defending Assamese culture. He highlighted the grand celebration of Borphukan’s 400th birth anniversary and the recent installation of a 125-foot bronze statue in his honor. Additionally, he spoke about the government’s efforts to preserve tribal heritage through initiatives like Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and the establishment of tribal museums across India.
Discussing development initiatives for Assam’s tea garden workers, PM Modi announced bonus provisions for Assam Tea Corporation workers and emphasized welfare measures for nearly 1.5 lakh women in tea gardens, including a financial aid of ₹15,000 during pregnancy. He also highlighted the establishment of 350 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in tea gardens, over 100 model tea garden schools, and an OBC reservation quota of 3% for Tea Tribe youth. Furthermore, he mentioned the Assam government’s ₹25,000 assistance for self-employment initiatives.
PM Modi concluded by expressing confidence in Assam’s continued progress, stating that the development of the tea industry and its workers will propel the region’s growth. He extended his best wishes to the artists performing at the event, acknowledging their role in preserving Assam’s rich cultural traditions.
The event was attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Ministers Dr. S. Jaishankar and Sarbananda Sonowal, Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha, and Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita, among other dignitaries.
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