Nagaon (Assam) [India], January 16 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited the Srimanta Sankardev Research Institute at Batadrava in Assam's Nagaon and took stock of research materials such as Sanchi manuscripts and others.

In his official Twitter handle, the Assam CM said, "An expert team will prepare a roadmap to carry forward its scholastic activities for the spiritual, cultural and academic excellence of the State."

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Srimanta Sankardeva was a 15th century cultural and religious icon of Assam.

Meanwhile, he also reviewed the progress of the development and beautification work of Batadrava Than. He instructed the officials to expeditiously complete the project in order to make it a world-class tourist and cultural centre. 'Our aim is to complete the st phase and dedicate it to the public this year itself", he said. (ANI)

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