Asom Ratna

Asom Ratna
অসম ৰত্ন
Civilian award for contributions in literature, art and culture and social service
Sponsored byGovernment of Assam
Reward(s)₹300,000
First awarded2009
Last awarded2015
Highlights
Total awarded3
First winnerDr. Bhupen Hazarika
Last winnerDr. Jitendranath Goswami

Asom Ratna (অসম ৰত্ন) is the highest civilian award in the State of Assam, India. It is being conferred for outstanding contribution in literature, art and culture and social service. The award is offered by the Government of Assam. It was started in 2009 and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was first awardee. Famous Indian scientist from Assam Dr. Jitendranath Goswami who got Asom Ratna for 2015 is last awardee. The award carries a cash prize of ₹300,000, a plaque and a shawl.


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