Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Assam Showcases Modern Architecture Alongside Its Heritage
Assam has old buildings that show its history and culture.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma talked about them on World Architecture Day.
He named Rang Ghar and Kamakhya Temple as important examples.
He said Assam is also building modern structures.
The goal, he said, is to bring development and heritage together.
The state is working on infrastructure and visitor facilities near heritage sites.
Officials say these changes should respect the sites’ history.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma marked World Architecture Day by highlighting Assam’s architectural heritage and modern development.
He cited Rang Ghar and Kamakhya Temple as examples of Assam’s distinctive architectural traditions.
Sarma said contemporary structures should combine development, or “Vikas,” with heritage, or “Virasat.”
The state is promoting infrastructure and tourism around heritage sites, including improved connectivity and visitor facilities.
The government says these improvements should preserve the historical character of cultural sites.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- He highlighted Assam’s architectural heritage and said modern development should blend with cultural preservation.
- When
- On World Architecture Day, described in the article as Monday.
- Where
- Assam, including references to Rang Ghar in Sivasagar and Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati.
- Why
- To emphasize an approach to development that preserves Assam’s cultural identity and heritage.
Development
Heritage preservation
Balancing modern infrastructure with cultural character
Development
Assam is pursuing development through modern structures, infrastructure and improved visitor facilities.
Heritage preservation
Development around heritage sites should preserve their historical character and Assam’s cultural identity.
- Occasion
- World Architecture Day
- Chief minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Heritage structures cited
- Rang Ghar and Kamakhya Temple
- Rang Ghar location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Kamakhya Temple location
- Nilachal Hill, Guwahati
- Stated approach
- Combining “Vikas” (development) with “Virasat” (heritage)
- Site-related efforts
- Tourism and infrastructure development, including connectivity and visitor facilities, while retaining historical character