Assam down town University held its pre-Diwali celebration this week, turning the campus into a space of cultural activity, student-led entrepreneurship, and rural engagement.
The event featured the Campus Bazaar Stalls, where students displayed handmade crafts, festive decorations, and traditional delicacies. Villagers from the university’s adopted communities also took part, showcasing rural products and crafts.
Among the participants were residents of Puranbari village, where the university is implementing a project funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Their stall offered locally produced goods, encouraging visitors to support community-based livelihoods.
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The celebration also included a rangoli competition, where students created intricate designs using traditional motifs and colours to mark the upcoming festival.
University officials said the event aimed to combine cultural celebration with social responsibility by connecting students with rural producers and highlighting local craftsmanship.
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