• Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), were also present at the event.

• What? Inauguration of redeveloped Batadrava Than
• Who? Union Minister Amit Shah
• Where? Borduwa in Nagaon (Assam)
• Name of Project: Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva Abhirbhav Kshetra
• Project Cost: More than Rs.222 crore
• Significance: Birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva

About Batadrava Than:
Significance: It is a historic cultural and religious site in Assam, promoting Assamese literature, music, dance, and spiritual teachings of Srimanta Sankardeva.
Vaishnavite Pilgrimage Circuit: It is part of Assam’s Vaishnavite pilgrimage circuit, including Borduwa, the later residence of Srimanta Sankardeva, Majuli, monastic centres, and Koch Behar.
Redevelopment of Batadrava Than: 
Project: The redevelopment, named Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva Abhirbhav Kshetra, was completed at an estimated cost of more than Rs.222 crore.
Vision: The Batadrava Than redevelopment, spread across about 162–165 bighas, seeks to transform the site into a world-class spiritual and cultural tourism hub.
Features: It features a 25-metre (m)-high Guru Asana symbolizing Srimanta Sankardeva, a cultural complex with themed theatres, research and exhibition centres, performance spaces for Sattriya dance and music, modern visitor amenities, landscaped gardens, and facilities for cultural events.

• The layout is designed to represent a sacred tree, reflecting his spiritual and philosophical journey.

About Srimanta Sankardeva: 
Life and Philosophy: Srimanta Sankardeva (1449–1568) was a renowned reformer, poet, and social thinker from Batadrava, Assam, whose teachings emphasized equality, devotion, and ethical living.
Cultural Revolution: He established Ekasarana (Neo-Vaishnavism) centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and enriched Assamese culture through Sattriya dance, Borgeet, and Ankia Naat.
About Assam:
Chief Minister (CM) – Himanta Biswa Sarma
Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Capital – Dispur
Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) – Bornadi WLS, Panidihing WLS