Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre Inaugurated in Assam

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre in Guwahati, Assam, marking a major cultural milestone for the state.

About the Art Centre

• Built at a cost of approximately ₹291 crore
• Seating capacity of 5,000 people
• One of the largest cultural auditoriums in the Northeast
• Dedicated to promoting art, literature, music, theatre and cultural exchange

Tribute to Assamese Cultural Icons

The centre is built in memory of two legendary figures of Assam:

• Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
  • Pioneer of Assamese cinema
  • Directed Assam’s first film Joymoti
  • Used music, theatre and literature to inspire patriotism and the freedom movement
• Bishnu Prasad Rabha
  • Renowned artist, poet and freedom fighter
  • Known as Kalaguru (Art Guru)
  • Used art as a tool against colonial rule, poverty, inequality and social injustice

Symbol of Cultural and Developmental Growth

The auditorium reflects:

• Assam’s growing cultural infrastructure
• Commitment to preserving and promoting indigenous art forms
• Integration of heritage with modern development