Assam Civilian Awards recipients from the Bodo community: The Government of Assam confers the Assam Civilian Awards annually to recognize outstanding contributions by individuals in various fields for public benefit. This article focuses on recipients from the Bodo community of the Assam Gaurav Awards, the third highest civilian awards of Assam, following Assam Bhaibhav (1st) and Assam Saurav (2nd).
Assam Civilian Awards recipients from the Bodo community Since 2021
Since 2021, six individuals from the Bodo community have received the Assam Gaurav Awards, which is the third highest civilian honors in Assam. The award is given out between January to March.
Recipients are awarded a citation, certificate, medal, along with a monetary prize of Rs. 3 lakh, and other facilities provided by the Assam Government. Check in below for the names of the Assam Civilian Awards recipients from the Bodo community (Assam Gaurav Awards):
2023 Assam Gaurav Awards Bodo Recipient
1. Shri Tenzing Bodosa from Udalguri (Field: Environment & Forest)
2022 Assam Gaurav Awards Bodo Recipients
In 2022, two individuals from the bodo community received the Assam Gaurav Award. They are:
1. Shri Sarbeshwar Basumatary (Field: Farmer)
2. Shri Rustom Basumatary (Field: Wildlife Photography)
2021 Assam Gaurav Awards Bodo Recipients
In 2021, three individuals from the bodo community received the Assam Gaurav Award. They are:
1. Kalpana Boro (Field: Public Service)
2. Dharanidhar Boro (Field: Wildlife Conservation)
3. Manoj Kr. Basumatary (Field: Piggery Farming)
About Assam Civilian Awards
The Assam Civilian Awards, introduced in 2021, are conferred annually by the Government of Assam to recognize outstanding contributions by individuals in various fields for the public benefit. There are three categories of Assam Civilian Awards:
- Assam Baibhav: The highest Assam Civilian Award is conferred upon one individual. It includes a citation, certificate, medal, and a monetary sum of Rs. 5 lakh.
- Assam Saurav: The second highest Civilian Award is conferred upon 1, 3 and 15 individuals respectively. It includes a citation, certificate, medal, and a monetary sum of Rs. 4 lakh.
- Assam Gaurav: The third highest Civilian Award is conferred upon 1, 3 and 15 individuals respectively. It includes a citation, certificate, medal, and a monetary sum of Rs. 3 lakh.
However, the number of awards in each category may vary evey year as per the decision of the Award Committee.
Assam Civilian Awards Facilities For Recipients
The awardees also receive the following benefits:
- Free Medical Treatment in Government hospitals and stay in paying cabins, wherever available.
- They will be provided free accomodation in State Government Circuit Houses, Guest Houses and Assam Bhawans.
- They will be regular invitees for all the official functions as distinguised guests.
- The Government of Assam will provide up to Rs. 2 lakh for medical expenses towards their treatment of critical diseases.
- Over and above the provision for award money and certain facilities to recepients, free travel will also be permitted to awardees in ASTC buses, provided they give a 24 hour prior information of the proposed journey.
Important Links
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FAQs
1. How many Assam Civilian Awards recipients from the Bodo community since 2021?
Since 2021, six individuals from the Bodo community have received the Assam Gaurav Awards, which is the third highest civilian honors in Assam.