Garima Saikia Garg, wife of legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg, on Friday, January 2, announced the decision to set up a trust in Zubeen Garg’s name to carry forward his vision in the fields of music, culture, nature conservation, and social service.
Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Garima Saikia Garg said the decision was taken after consultations with family members, relatives, and people closely associated with Zubeen Garg over the years.
A trust in the name of Zubeen Garg will be set up to promote music, culture, nature conservation, and social service, his wife Garima Saikia Garg announced on January 2 in Guwahati. The proposed Zubeen Garg Trust will operate from his Kharguli residence and focus on preserving his artistic and cultural legacy.
Trust to operate from Kharguli residence
Garima Saikia Garg informed that the proposed Zubeen Garg Trust will operate from Kharguli, where Zubeen Garg’s residence is located. She stated that the trust’s activities will reflect issues that were close to the artist’s heart during his lifetime.
The trust will focus on long-term initiatives rather than one-time programmes, with an emphasis on structured and sustainable work.
Trustees and oversight
According to the announcement, the trust will be overseen by:
- Manoj Barthakur, Zubeen Garg’s uncle
- Gautam Sharma
- Partha Sarathi Mahanta, police official
Garima Saikia Garg said the trustees were chosen based on their long association with Zubeen Garg and their understanding of his values and work.
Areas of work and objectives
She outlined several key focus areas of the proposed trust:
- Nature conservation and environmental awareness
- Promotion of young artistic talent, especially in music and performing arts
- Scientific preservation of intellectual property rights related to Zubeen Garg’s creative works
- Establishment of a research wing to study cinema, music, and socio-cultural contributions in an academic and scientific manner
She added that the trust aims to ensure Zubeen Garg’s artistic contributions are preserved systematically for future generations.
Collaboration with existing institutions
The trust will work closely with the Zubeen Fan Club, whose members will support various initiatives. It will also collaborate with:
- Kalaguru Artists Foundation, founded by Zubeen Garg
- Abhinaya: Jonkie Borthakur Performing Arts Academy, named after his late sister
These collaborations are expected to help align existing cultural initiatives with the broader vision of the proposed trust.
Why this matters
Zubeen Garg remains one of Assam’s most influential cultural figures, with a legacy spanning music, cinema, and social causes. The formation of a dedicated trust provides a structured platform to preserve his work, support emerging talent, and promote cultural and environmental causes linked to his life’s vision.
What happens next
Formal registration and operational details of the Zubeen Garg Trust are expected to be completed in the coming period. Further announcements regarding programmes, partnerships, and timelines will be shared once the trust becomes fully functional.
Frequently Asked Questions
The trust will operate from Zubeen Garg’s residence in Kharguli, Guwahati.
The trust will work on music, culture, nature conservation, social service, promotion of young talent, and preservation of Zubeen Garg’s intellectual property.
