Carrying forward the State Government’s initiatives to promote the valour, dedication, and patriotism of the legendary Ahom General Lachit Borphukhan at the global stage, the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati for producing a 52- episode documentary on the general. The MoU was inked in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at a function held at Lok Sewa Bhawan.
The MoU was signed by the Director of Cultural Affairs, Assam Meenakshi Das and DDG Doordarshan Amit Kumar.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma while thanking Prasar Bharati for coming forward to produce the 52-episode documentary on Lachit Barphukan said that the production will go a long way in taking the valour of the Ahom General to a wider audience.
The Chief Minister said that through the documentary, Assam will showcase the State’s great historical and cultural heritage to the new age audience. “This documentary will be an ode to the unparalleled role of Lachit Barphukan towards the motherland and his commitment to territorial integrity,” said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister said that this will act as a source of inspiration for the posterity as the documentary will showcase Lachit’s valour and his sense of duty above everything else.
Dr. Sarma also asked the Prasar Bharati to take into cognizance the unique culture, costume, history and heritage of Assam while it prepares the script, decides on the music, background scores, costumes, etc., to give respect to Lachit Barphukan, the Ahom History and, most importantly, the psyche of the people. The Chief Minister said that the Cultural Affairs Department will also assist with its expertise to help Prasar Bharati to produce the documentary.
Dr. Sarma during his speech also reiterated his interest in making a film on Lachit Barphukan.
