Assam Gaurav

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]

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]

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]

The following table lists recipients of the Assam Gaurav award since its inception in 2021:

• Assam Baibhav
• Assam Saurabh