Pobitora, 21 May 2026: As part of the 4th India–Africa Forum Summit–2026, Painting Campaign Activities were organised on 21 May 2026 at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam by North East Zone Cultural Centre in collaboration with Lalit Kala Akademi, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, with support from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Artists including Mr. Ashley Munsamy from South Africa, Ms. Amel Benmohamed from Algeria, Mr. Salaheddine Bouanani from Morocco and Ms. Wanja Githua from Kenya participated in the programme under the theme “India through the Lens of Africa.” The Art Camp activities were coordinated by nationally recognised artist Ms. Kukima Kakati.
The day commenced at 9:30 AM with a Jeep Safari and exposure visit inside Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, where the delegates explored the rich biodiversity of Assam, including the famous One-Horned Rhinoceros, elephants, wild boars and wild buffaloes.
Following the safari, a live Painting Campaign was organised at Maibong Resort, Pobitora, where artists created artworks inspired by India’s wildlife, culture and natural beauty from African perspectives.
An interaction session with local media persons, forest guards and wildlife workers was also organised, highlighting wildlife conservation, eco-cultural awareness and the role of art in promoting environmental consciousness.
The programme team was led by Dr. Gayatri Mathur, Programme Officer, Lalit Kala Akademi and Team Leader, along with Shri Naba Kumar Bharali, Programme Executive, North East Zone Cultural Centre, under the supervision of Shri Oliver T. Pongen, Deputy Director (Programme), NEZCC.
Ms. Priyanka Gogoi (ACS), Circle Officer and representative of the District Administration, Morigaon, attended the programme and welcomed the delegates and artists. Shri Ujjal Choudhury, Ranger/Forest Officer, also attended the interaction session and shared insights on wildlife conservation efforts being undertaken at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
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