GUWAHATI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati, the largest auditorium in the Northeast, marking a major milestone in Assam's efforts to strengthen cultural and public infrastructure.
Constructed at a cost of Rs 291 crore, the state-of-the-art cultural complex has a seating capacity of 5, 000 and is spread over 45 bighas, covering nearly 15 acres in the Khanapara area of the city.
Officials said the facility has been envisioned as a premier venue capable of hosting large-scale cultural programmes, conferences and national and international events, positioning Guwahati as a key cultural hub for the region.
Apart from the main auditorium, the complex includes a modern convention centre, five VIP suites and a multi-level parking facility with a capacity of around 450 vehicles.