Guwahati, June 5 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday chaired the first meeting of the Core Committee at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Xudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika, according to the official statement.

The meeting reviewed various aspects related to organising the year-long centenary celebrations of the artist.

Assam Chief Minister Sarma announced that the State Government has decided to observe the centenary from 8 September this year to 8 September next year, and intends to commemorate the occasion as a public celebration.

He stated that the Government would provide all necessary support to ensure widespread participation.

According to the statement, as part of the comm...