Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the state’s highest civilian awards for 2024 at a ceremony held at the Srimanta Sankardev International Auditorium.
The event, attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, recognised outstanding individuals for their contributions across various fields.
The Assam Baibhav, the state’s most prestigious civilian honour, was conferred upon Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita (Retd) for his distinguished service.
The Assam Saurabh award was presented to Subramanian Ramadorai for his contributions to academics, Dr. Bappi Paul and Dr. Purabi Saikia for their work in environmental science, singer Dwipen Baruah, dramatist Hemanta Dutta, and cricketer Uma Chetry.
The Assam Gaurav award honoured individuals excelling in diverse fields, including wildlife conservationist Phuleswari Dutta, motorbiker Meenakshi Das, footballer Parthib Sundar Gogoi, terracotta artisan Dhirendra Nath Paul, brass metal artisan Haridas Das, student mentor Binong Teron, fish farmer Nazrul Haque, agriculturist Biswajit Borah, dairy producer Bharat Ch. Kalita, folk musician Barlangfa Narzary, singer and artist Ram Sashoni, and startup/MSME entrepreneurs Upamanyu Borkakoty and David Pratim Gogoi.
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Recognition was also extended to eco-tourism contributor Choran Ahem (represented by Mangal Singh Teron), Barekuri Village (represented by Dipllob Chutia) for wildlife conservation, and Hati Bondhu NGO (represented by Pradip Kumar Bhuyan) for its efforts in wildlife preservation.
The award ceremony saw the presence of cabinet ministers, government officials, and a host of dignitaries, celebrating the exceptional achievements of these individuals in shaping Assam’s cultural, social, and scientific landscape.
