Jyoti-Bishnu International Art Centre in Assam | 30 Dec 2025

Why in News?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Jyoti–Bishnu International Art Centre in Guwahati, Assam.

Key Points

• Art Centre: The centre has been established in memory of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala and Bishnu Prasad Rabha.
• Cultural Significance: Jyoti Prasad Agarwala is regarded as the father of Assamese cinema, while Bishnu Prasad Rabha is remembered as a multifaceted artist, musician, and social reformer.
• Objective: The art centre aims to promote Assamese art, culture, music, theatre, cinema, and folk traditions.
• Nation-Building: The inauguration highlights the government’s emphasis on cultural preservation as a pillar of national identity and social cohesion.