CP Radhakrishnan to undertake two-day visit to Assam

Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to undertake a two-day visit to Assam beginning September 6. The itinerary includes several official programmes in Guwahati and at Gauhati University.

During the visit, the Vice President is expected to lay the foundation stones for various projects worth Rs 110 crore, which are funded by the Assam government. The visit also includes several book launches, including ‘Integrated Development (The Role of the North Eastern Council)’ authored by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a special book commemorating the birth centenary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, and an expanded edition of the Chandrakanta dictionary.

On the first day, Radhakrishnan will attend events at Jyoti Bishnu Kala Mandir and Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, followed by a dinner hosted by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Security arrangements are being strengthened by the Guwahati Police and Kamrup Metropolitan district administration in preparation for the visit.