Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Assam Government Takes Steps to Protect Satras: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Assam government is working to protect the Satras, which are important religious places.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited one of these places, the Khatara Satra, to show support.
They talked about fixing up the buildings and also discussed giving the Satras land to grow food, with the goal of preserving Assam’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Assam government takes steps to protect Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras).
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the 450-year-old Khatara Satra.
Meeting held with Satra management to discuss issues.
Discussions included reconstructing the altar and prayer hall.
Government to consider allocating land for agricultural activities.
- Who
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's Chief Minister.
- What
- The Assam government is taking steps to protect and support the Satras.
- When
- The visit happened on Wednesday, June 11.
- Where
- Khatara Satra in Darrang district, Assam.
- Why
- To preserve Assam’s spiritual heritage and traditional practices.
Satra Management
Assam Government
Land Allocation
Satra Management
Requesting land for agricultural activities
Assam Government
Government considering land allocation
- Organization
- Assam Government
- Key Person
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Location of Visit
- Khatara Satra, Darrang district
- Satra Founded
- 1568 AD
Sources
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Assam to form permanent Satra Aayog for protection and revamp of 922 Satras
Bhutan delegation meets Assam CM to strengthen ties, explore Gelephu Mindfulness city collaboration
Asom Sahitya Sabha pushes for Assamese as fourth language in Arunachal