‘The relation between people of Rajasthan and Assam has been very cordial, respectful since time immemorial’ affirmed the soft spoken Maharaja of Jodhpur and Marwar His Highness Gaj Singh II at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur on Saturday.
While interacting with the visiting media persons of Assam, who are currently on a goodwill mission to various parts of Rajasthan, the Maharaja spoke about water conservation, culture and heritage preservation. He further briefed the media persons on how he approached the Rajasthan Government in the matter of rain water harvesting for which he has also received positive response from the Government of Rajasthan.
Responding to the questions of the visiting media persons, the Maharaja suggested that the Government of Assam may take the example of Rajasthan Government in the matter of water conservation and preservation of culture, heritage and architecture. He also expressed his hope that the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal would surely take the initiative in this regard involving all sections of the society.
The Maharaja was felicitated with a Cheleng Chador, Gamosa and Sarai. The Maharaja expressed great pleasure on the initiative of the Government of Assam for sending the team of journalists to Rajasthan.
It may be noted that the 20 member team of media persons from different parts of Assam were on a 12 day press tour on Goodwill Mission to various places of Rajasthan from May 24 to June 3, 2018.