To celebrate 200 years of the tea industry in Assam, which event was recently inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi?

The correct answer is Jhumoir Binandini 2025 In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the largest Jhumoir ensemble in Assam at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the tea industry . Key Points Over 8000 dancers and musicians from the tea tribe community participated in the event, titled ‘Jhumoir Binandini 2025’ , aiming for a world record. Modi emphasized his connection with tea and Jhumoir dance , recalling his past as a tea seller and highlighting Assam’s rich heritage. He praised Assam’s BJP-led government and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for promoting Assam’s culture, citing the 2023 Bihu world record and UNESCO recognition of Charaideu Moidams . Modi announced government initiatives for the tea tribe community , including 300 Ayushman Arogya mandirs, 100 model schools, a wage compensation scheme for pregnant tea workers, and 3% job reservations under OBC quota . The event was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and 60 foreign diplomats , who also visited Kaziranga National Park . The ensemble was strategically planned before the ‘Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment Summit’ (Feb 25-26) to highlight Assam’s cultural and economic significance. The tea industry is crucial to Assam’s economy , employing millions and constituting 20% of the state’s population and 25-35% of its electorate , making it a key factor in elections.