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Vision

The Vision is SRIMANTA. It is to achieve a beautiful and prosperous society enshrined in the Bharatiyathought process.

Srimanta Foundation for Culture and Society, a Charitable Trust was formally launched on 8 April 2003 in a programme inaugurated by Lt General (Retd.) S.K.Singha, the then Governor of Assam at Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati.

Under the leadership of Late Kesavananda Dev Goswami as the President of the Trust the other trustees who joined the organization were Dr Pradipjyoti Mahanta, Shri Ghana Kanta Borbayan, Dr Jaganath Mahanta, Dr Nirupama Mahanta, Shri Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta and Smt Minoti Choudhury.

Research & Documentation

of the various systems and practises prevailing in Assamese society through multiple forms (audio, video, written, printed), while gaining deeper understanding of the uniqueness, core principles, values and norms that has contributed to the evolution of Assamese society in its present state.

Preservation & Promotion

of the distinctive arts, crafts and literary traditions comprising both classical and folk forms, that has collectively formed the foundation for the Assamese community.

Training & Education

for youths, women and various community members, with the objective of building capacity at both community and individual level. Emphasis on traditional skills, transfer of skills, strengthening of skills, natural roles, community work and holistic thinking.

Socio-Economic Activities

to build community based production systems, promoting production by masses and improving the economic well-being of the community. Concepts of microeconomics, cultural economics and Swaraj will be discussed to promote quality life, happiness and sustainable living.