Key Points
Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita receives highest Assam Baibhav Award
Multiple achievers honored in science, sports, culture
Ceremony highlights state's commitment to recognizing talent
The event was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam Baibhav Award, the state's highest civilian honour, was presented to Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (Retd).
Assam Saurabh was presented to Subramanian Ramadorai (Academician), Dr Bappi Paul [Science & Tech (Environmental Science)], Dr Purabi Saikia [Science & Tech (Environmental Science], Dwipen Baruah [Art & Culture (Singer)], Hemanta Dutta [Art & Culture (Dramatist)] and Uma Chetry [Sports (Cricket)].
Assam Gaurav was presented to Phuleswari Dutta (Wildlife Conservation), Meenakshi Das [Sports (Motorbiking)], Parthib Sundar Gogoi [Sports (Football)], Dhirendra Nath Paul [Handicrafts (Terracotta Artisan)], Haridas Das [Handicraft (Brass Metal Artisan)], Binong Teron [Social Work (Coaching for students)], Nazrul Haque [Aquaculture (Fish Farming)], Biswajit Borah (Agriculture & Allied), Bharat Ch. Kalita (Dairy: Milk Production), Barlangfa Narzary [Art & Culture (Folk Music)], Ram Sashoni [Art &Culture(Singer & Artist)], Upamanyu Borkakoty (Startup/MSME), David Pratim Gogoi (Startup/MSME), Choran Ahem (Represented by Mangal Singh Teron) [Eco-Tourism], Barekuri Village (Represented by Dipllob Chutia) [Wild life conservation], Hati Bondhu NGO (Represented by Pradip Kumar Bhuyan) [Wild life conservation].
The award ceremony was attended by cabinet ministers and government officials, along with a host of other dignitaries.
Comments:
What an inspiring event! It's wonderful to see such diverse talents being recognized - from environmental science to folk music. Congratulations to all the awardees! 👏
Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita truly deserves the Assam Baibhav award. His service to the nation has been exemplary. But I wonder if more women could be considered for the highest honor next year?
So proud to see recognition for environmental scientists! Dr Bappi Paul and Dr Purabi Saikia's work is so crucial for our state's future. More power to them! 🌿
Great coverage of the event! Though I wish the article had more details about each recipient's specific contributions. Some of these names are new to me and I'd love to learn more about their achievements.
Uma Chetry getting recognized for cricket is amazing! We need more visibility for women in sports. Maybe next year we'll see some women footballers honored too? ⚽
The inclusion of traditional artisans like Dhirendra Nath Paul and Haridas Das shows how much we value our cultural heritage. Their crafts tell the story of Assam!
