By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Jan 11: The Assam government has published the Assamese edition of Great Minds on India, authored by Shillong-based writer Salil Gewali, marking a significant step towards making India’s intellectual heritage accessible to a wider Assamese readership.
The publication has been brought out by the Assam Publication Board and is the result of more than two decades of dedicated research by the author.
The translation and publication of the Assamese edition were approved by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and former chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Assamese edition has been translated by noted writer Suren Goswami, with editorial guidance provided by senior journalist Achyut Patowary.
The publication also includes a commendation letter from former Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, a foreword by Dr Kamlesh Lulla, Director at NASA in Houston, USA, and a preface by the Secretary of the Assam Publication Board, Guwahati.
In his commendation, the former Governor observed: “The profound insights shared within its pages serve as an inspiration not only to students but also to intellectuals, encouraging them to explore the rich literary treasures of ancient India in greater depth.”
