A day in Assam: PM Modi joins Jhumoir dance festival, Jaishankar leads Kaziranga safari with foreign delegates

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, a rehearsal for the ‘Jhumoir Binandini’ event, aimed at setting a world record for the largest participation in a Jhumoir dance, took place at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Sarusajai, Guwahati on February 23, 2025. (PTI Photo)

The record-breaking dance event featured over 8,600 participants, predominantly from Assam’s tea tribes, showcasing their cultural heritage. (PTI Photo)

Meanwhile, on February 24, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar led a safari tour at Kaziranga National Park, accompanied by the heads of missions from 61 countries. (PTI Photo)

Jaishankar and the foreign dignitaries enjoyed both an elephant and jeep safari, witnessing the famed one-horned rhinoceros and other wildlife in the UNESCO World Heritage site. (PTI Photo)

During the safari, Jaishankar had the unique experience of riding Pradyumna, one of Kaziranga's famous elephants, as part of the tour. (PTI Photo)

The event was organized to celebrate two centuries of Assam’s tea industry, recognizing the contributions of the workers who have powered its growth. (PTI Photo)

Modi outlined new initiatives, including 350 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and over 100 model schools for children from tea tribes to improve their health and education. (PTI Photo)

The Jhumoir dance, a traditional art form performed by women with men playing instruments, holds significant cultural importance among Assam's tea tribes. (PTI Photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Assam’s tea tribes, announcing wage hikes, bonuses, and financial aid for pregnant women workers. (PTI Photo)

Fireworks light up the sky during Jhumoir Binandini, an attempt to set a world record for the largest participation in a Jhumoir dance event. (PTI Photo)

The safari was part of a broader diplomatic engagement, with ambassadors from countries like Bhutan, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia visiting Assam ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit. (PTI Photo)

Jaishankar emphasized the importance of increasing Assam and the North East’s international visibility, particularly for tourism and investment. (PTI Photo)

The Jhumoir dance event and international engagements are setting the stage for the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, focused on enhancing the state’s infrastructure and investment potential. (PTI Photo)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to the tea workers, noting how their migration from various parts of India helped shape Assam's cultural and industrial identity. (PTI Photo)