The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced the names of this year’s “Assam Vaibhav,” “Assam Saurav,” and “Assam Gaurav” awards at a press conference at Janata Bhavan. These awards are the Assam State’s Highest Civilian Award, which started in 2021.
Taking to Twitter, The CM said –
As a recognition of their commendable service to the society, we are proud to announce names of 21 personalities chosen for the Assam State Civilian Awards 2022.
Congratulations winners! Your dedication towards Assam's progress will serve as an inspiration for all. pic.twitter.com/hpTfOlZAXd
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) January 4, 2023
Assam Vaibhav
1. Dr. Tapan Saikia
(International Cancer Specialist).
Assam Saurav
1. Shri Krishna Roy.
(Mobile Theater Mastro)
2. Shri Gilbertson Sangma
(Internationally acclaimed football player)
3. Smt. Nayanmani Saikia
(Internationally acclaimed lawn bowler)
4. Dr. Binoy Kumar Saikia
(Eminent Scientist)
5. Dr. Shashidhar Phukan
(Eminent Physician, Joint Director, Department of Health)
Assam Gaurav
1. Dhriti Mala Deka
(Eminent social worker, Smashan Bandhu)
2. Shri Debajit Barman
(Progressive Fish Farmer)
3. Shri Rustom Basumatary
(Eminent Naturalists)
4. Shri Manje La
(Eminent Entrepreneur)
5. Shri Binanda Hatibaruah
(Bird Watcher)
6. Shri Atul Chandra Barua
(Eminent educationist, social worker)
7. Smt. Kalyani Rajbanshi
(Social worker)
8. Smt. Chila Goyala
(Asha worker)
9. Dr. Yogesh Deori
(Distinguished Researcher, Silk Industry)
10. Dr. Pakongj Lal Gogoi
(Eminent businessman)
11. Shri Sarbeshwar Basumatary
(Ideal farmer)
12. Shri Manthang Hmar
(Ideal farmer)
13. Dr. Dhrubajyoti Sharma
(Horticulture Researcher)
14. Shri Dayal Goswami
(Mask art)
15. Dr. Syed Iftikhar Ahmed
(Distinguished Researcher)
Last year, the ‘Assam Baibhav’ Award carried a cash of five lakh Rupees and the State Government will bear all the medical expenses of the recipient of the award, ‘Assam Saurav’ carried cash of four lakh Rupees and the State Government will bear medical expenses of upto two lakh Rupees and ‘Assam Gaurav’ carried cash of three lakh Rupees and State Government will bear the medical expenses of upto two lakh Rupees including free staying at all Assam Houses and Assam Bhaban, informed the Chief Minister.
He added that this year the Award amount might get enhancement, and the date will also be announced later.
