Guwahati, Feb. 6 -- The 77th Biennial Session of the Asom Xahitya Xabha concluded at Pathsala in lower Assam's Bajali district with a five-day programme that attracted a massive crowd of 30 lakh attendees.

Among the highlights of the event was the exceptional waste management effort at the Bhattadev Khetra, the main venue, which covered 1,100 bighas of land in Pathsala.

A dedicated team of 79 office bearers and 478 laborers worked tirelessly, day and night, to ensure the venue remained clean.

The operation was led by environmental activist and former brand ambassador for the Forest and Environment Department, Ananda Khataniyar, along with Dhanjit Sarma, Rupam Baruah, Raju Das, and Himangshu Sarma.

The team utilized 950 dustbins, 500 b...