Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations on September 8, 2025.
- The event marks the beginning of a year-long commemoration of the renowned cultural icon and Bharat Ratna awardee from Assam.
- PM Modi will also inaugurate the Assam Bio-Ethanol Plant, which will produce 49 KTPA ethanol using bamboo feedstock, a renewable energy milestone for the region.
- The foundation stones for the Rs 5,700 crore Guwahati Ring Road project and the Darrang Medical College will be laid during the visit, boosting connectivity and healthcare infrastructure.
- The Assam government views Modi's participation as a significant endorsement of the state's cultural heritage and developmental priorities.