| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Commemorative Coin | RBI to issue a ₹100 coin on September 13, 2025, to mark Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary. |
| Coin Unveiling | Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the coin at a public event in Guwahati, Assam. |
| Location | Launch event at Veterinary College Ground, Khanapara, Guwahati. |
| Biography Release | A comprehensive biography of Bhupen Hazarika, published by the Assam Publication Board, will be released alongside the coin. It will be translated into multiple Indian languages. |
| Centenary Observance | Year-long celebrations from September 8, 2025, to September 8, 2026, concluding with a grand ceremonial gathering attended by the President of India. |
| Cultural Programs | Commemorative programs planned in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. |
| Memorial Site Renaming | Bhupen Hazarika Memorial site in Jalukbari to be renamed Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, reflecting values of harmony and unity. |
| Dedicated Museum | A museum will be constructed at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati, to house Hazarika's personal items, writings, music, and awards. |
| Bihu Committees' Contribution | All Bihu committees in Assam urged to dedicate one evening to celebrate Hazarika's legacy in their festivities. |
| Bhupen Hazarika's Legacy | Born in 1926, Hazarika was a singer, poet, cultural icon, social philosopher, and humanist. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019. |
| Key Takeaway | RBI's ₹100 coin honours Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary, celebrating his immense contributions to Indian culture and music. |
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