GUWAHATI: Assam Minister for Archaeological matter Keshab Mahanta said that a world-class museum will be built in Sivasagar for the preservation and beautification of the archaeological sites of the district.
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The museum will be set up at the historic Rupahipathar in Sivasagar.
The same was confirmed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal who took to Twitter to announce that, "The Assam Heritage Bill was passed to protect our state's rich heritages. Moreover, a world class museum will be established in iconic site Sivasagar."
During the inauguration ceremony of the World Heritage Week 2020 at Sivasagar, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the Central government earmarked Sivasagar as one of the five iconic sites in the country and therefore, taken several steps for the protection, preservation and beautification of the historical monuments of the district.
Mahanta said that in accordance with the declaration of Sivasagar as iconic sites along with other four sites, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 3,500 crore for the preservation and beautification of the cultural heritage.
