Overview
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on X that infrastructure at 22,923 mandirs and namghars has been upgraded with a Rs 433 crore investment.
- Officials described the works as building renovations, improvements to basic facilities, and support for ongoing maintenance.
- The programme spans multiple districts across Assam, reaching both rural villages and urban areas.
- State leaders framed the initiative as a preservation effort to revitalize sacred spaces central to Assam’s social and spiritual life.
- Namghars, rooted in the Neo-Vaishnavite tradition, function as community prayer halls that also host cultural activities and local discussions.