Assam Gaurav
| Assam Gaurav | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding contribution at grassroots level and community impact |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of Assam |
| Rewards | ₹3 lakh, citation, and medallion |
| Established | 2021 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Assam Saurabh |
| Next (lower) | None |
Assam Gaurav is the third-highest civilian award of the Indian state of Assam. Instituted in 2021, the award recognises individuals, groups and organisations for exceptional contributions at the grassroots level in fields such as social service, culture, agriculture, environment, entrepreneurship and community development.[1][2]
The award forms part of the Assam Civilian Awards system, which also includes the higher Assam Baibhav and Assam Saurabh.[2] These honours are designed to recognise excellence and service to society in a structure similar to India’s national civilian awards.[1]
History
The Assam Gaurav award was introduced in 2021 as part of a broader initiative by the Government of Assam to institutionalise state-level civilian honours.[1] Announced on the occasion of Asom Divas, the awards aim to acknowledge individuals and organisations making meaningful contributions to society. The awards are presented annually at official ceremonies held in Guwahati, often at venues such as the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, in the presence of the Governor, Chief Minister and other dignitaries.[1][2]
Criteria and selection
The Assam Gaurav award is conferred on individuals, institutions and community groups for outstanding contributions that have a direct and lasting impact at the grassroots level.[3]
Recipients are selected across a wide range of fields including:
- Social service and rural development
- Agriculture and allied activities
- Arts, culture and traditional crafts
- Environment and wildlife conservation
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
The selection is carried out by a committee constituted by the Government of Assam based on nominations and recommendations.[3]
Design and benefits
Recipients of the Assam Gaurav award are honoured with a citation, a medallion and a cash prize of ₹3 lakh.[4] The medallion is engraved with ‘Assam Gaurav’ in Assamese script, along with an image of the Gayan-bayan on the front, and ‘Government of Assam’ in Assamese script along with the National Emblem of India on the reverse. In addition, awardees are entitled to several state privileges, including accommodation at Assam Bhawans and circuit houses for a specified duration. [5]
Recipients
The following table lists recipients of the Assam Gaurav award since its inception in 2021:
| Year | Name | Field | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Munindra Nath Ngatey | Public service & vaccination | [6] |
| 2021 | Dr. Basanta Hazarika | Health & COVID management | [6] |
| 2021 | Akash Jyoti Gogoi | Poultry farming | [6] |
| 2021 | Manoj Kr. Basumatary | Piggery farming | [6] |
| 2021 | Khorsing Terang | Sports & mountaineering | [6] |
| 2021 | Boby Hazarika | Women entrepreneurship | [6] |
| 2021 | Hemoprova Chutia | Weaving | [6] |
| 2021 | Namita Kalita | Health & public service | [6] |
| 2021 | Bornita Momin | Public service | [6] |
| 2021 | Dharanidhar Boro | Wildlife conservation | [6] |
| 2021 | Kaushik Baruah | Agro entrepreneur | [6] |
| 2021 | Kalpana Boro | Public service | [6] |
| 2021 | Dr. Asif Iqbal | Health & medicine | [6] |
| 2024 | Debojit Changmai | Art & culture (sound engineering) | [7] |
| 2024 | Drona Bhuyan | Art & culture (Oja-Pali) | [7] |
| 2024 | Neelam Dutta | Agriculture (organic farming) | [7] |
| 2024 | Anupam Deka | Entrepreneurship | [7] |
| 2024 | Soumyadeep Dutta | Environment & forest | [7] |
| 2024 | Basanta Chiring Phukan | Agriculture (mushroom cultivation) | [7] |
| 2024 | Manendra Deka | Handicrafts (bamboo art) | [7] |
| 2024 | Meenakshi Chetia | Social service (ASHA worker) | [7] |
| 2024 | Pokhila Lekthepi | Art & culture (folk music) | [7] |
| 2024 | Tenzing Bodosa | Environment (tea estate innovation) | [7] |
| 2024 | Nirmal Dey | Entrepreneurship (traditional crafts) | [7] |
| 2024 | Jecin Kumbang Pao | Handloom weaving | [7] |
| 2024 | Mary Hassa | Social service | [7] |
| 2024 | Upendra Rabha | Agriculture (black rice cultivation) | [7] |
| 2024 | Rahul Gupta | Agriculture (hydroponics) | [7] |
| 2025 | Fuleshwari Dutta | Environmental conservation | [8] |
| 2025 | Meenakshi Das | Social activism | [8] |
| 2025 | Parthib Gogoi | Sports | [8] |
| 2025 | Dhirendra Nath Pal | Social work | [8] |
| 2025 | Haridas Das | Traditional craft (bell metal) | [8] |
| 2025 | Binong Terang | Social service | [8] |
| 2025 | Nazrul Haque | Social service | [8] |
| 2025 | Biswajit Bora | Public service | [8] |
| 2025 | Bharat Kalita | Dairy sector | [8] |
| 2025 | Barlangfa Narzari | Literature (Bodo) | [8] |
| 2025 | Ram Sashoni | Folk culture (Jhumoir) | [8] |
| 2025 | Upamanyu Borkakoty | Tea industry | [8] |
| 2025 | David Pratim Gogoi | Entrepreneurship | [8] |
| 2025 | Chauran Ahem | Traditional food enterprise | [8] |
| 2025 | Barekuri Eco Development Society | Environmental conservation | [8] |
| 2025 | Hati Bondhu | Wildlife conservation (NGO) | [8] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Assam Gaurav award bestowed to 17 personalities in various fields". India Today NE. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Assam govt confers state's highest civilian awards". The New Indian Express. 3 April 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Assam Cabinet announces state's highest civilian awards". India Today NE. 9 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Assam confers civilian awards 2024". Dhwani. 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ "Assam govt offers free accommodation to top civilian state award recipients". The Statesman. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Assam Civilian Awards 2021". Government of Assam. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
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