Mushalpur, October 30: Baksa district is celebrating its 23rd District Day today with a series of colourful programmes organised by the district administration at the playground of Mushalpur Higher Secondary School.
The day-long celebrations began with a procession titled ‘Healthy Baksa’. The programme also featured a signature campaign, a tree plantation drive and stalls set up by various government departments.
Several competitions have also been organised as part of the celebrations. The day’s programme will conclude with a cultural evening and a prize distribution ceremony.
Baksa district was formed under the framework of the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) Accord signed on February 10, 2003. October 30 is observed every year as Baksa District Day, marking the declaration of Baksa as a district.
The annual celebration highlights the district’s identity, history and development journey.
Report by Niren Kumar Sharma from Baksa.
