NABARD extends support to rural tourism through indirect assistance to entrepreneurs, as stated by its Chief General Manager, Loken Das.
Today, NEFOCUS organized a conclave titled “Preserve Our Past, Protect Our Future” at NEDFI Auditorium in Guwahati, aiming to raise awareness about heritage conservation and its significance, as stated by NEFOCUS Editor Sangeeta Saikia.
NEFOCUS has previously organized similar conclaves as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Renowned experts participated as resource persons, including Mayur Bora, Dr. Sangeeta Gogoi, Professor Parmita Das, Arijit Purkayasta, Bhaskar Bordoloi, and Pulin Kalita. Moderators included Nabajit Deori, Deputy Director of Archaeology, and Manjil Hazarika, Professor of Archaeology at Cotton University.
During the conclave, Mayur Bora emphasized conserving heritage monuments for future generations. Dr. Sangeeta Gogoi discussed Tai Ahom and South Asian heritage relationships. Arijit Purkayasta highlighted heritage tourism potential in rural areas, citing Suwalkuchi’s Puja celebrations.
The conclave drew participation from 200 students across Guwahati colleges, Assistant Director of India Tourism V. S kumaran, Director of Social Justice and Empowerment bhaskar jyoti Manta, professors, and research scholars.
The event received collaborative support from Assam’s Cultural Affairs Department, State Bank of India (SBI), and NABARD.
