PM Modi Receives Braille Version Of Assamese Dictionary

Assamese Dictionary, ‘Hemkosh’ was among the earliest Assamese dictionaries

New Delhi: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a copy of the Braille version of the Assamese Dictionary 'Hemkosh' from Jayanta Baruah.

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Hemkosh was among the earliest Assamese dictionaries dating back to the 19th century.

PM Modi complimented and praised Jayanta Baruah and his team for his efforts leading to the publication of the Braille version.

"Glad to have received a copy of the Braille version of 'Hemkosh', which was among the earliest Assamese dictionaries dating back to the 19th century. I compliment Mr Jayanta Baruah and his team for his efforts leading to the publication of the Braille version," PM Modi said in a tweet.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him about the slew of development initiatives in the state.

According to the Assam government, in the course of his meeting with the Prime Minister at his official residence, Mr. Sarma had apprised the Prime Minister about the various developmental projects and schemes taken up in the state.

He also informed the Prime Minister about the current status of the underwater tunnel between Kaliabor and Jamuguri.

The Chief Minister also once again extended an invitation to the PM to the concluding function of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan to be held in New Delhi on November 24 next.

Earlier, the first Braille edition of 'Hemkosh', an Assamese dictionary, was gifted to the Prime Minister by the Chairman of 'Sadin-Pratidin' group of publications, Jayanta Baruah in which Chief Minister Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were present.