First Bodoland Mohotsov to Be Inaugurated by PM in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first-ever Bodoland Mohotsov on 15th November at 6:30 PM at the SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The two-day festival, which will be held on 15th and 16th November, will celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the Bodoland region. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering during the inauguration.

1st Bodoland Mohotsov

Overview

• Event: Inauguration of the 1st Bodoland Mohotsov by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Date & Time: 15th November, 6:30 PM.
• Venue: SAI Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.
• Duration: Two-day event on 15th and 16th November.
• Theme: “Peace and Harmony for Prosperous Bharat”.

Objectives and Focus Areas

• Cultural Celebration: Focus on language, literature, and culture of the Bodo community.
• Promote Peace: Celebrate the journey of peace post-Bodo Peace Accord of 2020.
• Integration: Aim to integrate the indigenous Bodo people from Bodoland, Assam, West Bengal, Nepal, and border areas of North East India.
• Cultural and Linguistic Heritage: Emphasis on promoting the rich culture, language, and education of the Bodo community and other communities from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

Key Sessions and Themes

Session on Bodo Culture

• Topic: “The rich Bodo culture, tradition, and literature contributing towards Indian heritage and traditions.”
• Focus on Bodo culture, traditions, and literature.

Session on Education

• Topic: “Challenges and opportunities of Mother Tongue medium-of-instruction through National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.”
• Discuss the integration of mother-tongue education in NEP.

Thematic Discussion on Tourism and Culture

• Topic: “Indigenous cultural meet & discussion on building a ‘Vibrant Bodoland’ region through culture & tourism.”
• Goal: Promote tourism and cultural richness of the Bodoland region.

Significance of the Event

Peace and Recovery

• The event celebrates the recovery and resilience of Bodoland after the 2020 Bodo Peace Accord.

Impact of Bodo Peace Accord

• Ended decades of conflict and violence in Bodoland.
• Acted as a catalyst for other peace settlements across the region.

Goal and Vision

• Promote Prosperity: To foster peace, harmony, and prosperity in Bodoland and beyond.
• Cultural Awareness: Raise awareness about Bodoland’s cultural, linguistic, and tourism potential.

Attendees

• Over 5,000 cultural, linguistic, and art enthusiasts will participate.

Attendees from

• India: Bodoland region, Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh.
• International: Nepal, Bhutan, and other neighboring countries.