Sangeeta Das
During the golden jubilee celebrations
of the Karbi Youth Festival at Taralangso in Diphu, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta
Biswa Sarma declared a substantial financial boost for the event. Starting from
the next year, the Assam Government will provide an annual financial grant of
Rs 3 crore for the organization of the Karbi Youth Festival.
Addressing the large gathering, CM Himanta
highlighted the KYF as the oldest festival in the Northeast, dedicated to
promoting folk culture. Emphasizing the need to elevate the festival to a
leading youth event, he expressed his vision for its continued success.
