Assam GK Topic

What Is The Assam Baibhav Award?

The Assam Baibhav Award is the highest civilian award of the state of Assam, instituted by the Government of Assam to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to society. It is part of a three-tier state honor system, alongside the Assam Saurav Award and the Assam Gaurav Award.
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On 2 December 2021, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially declared the award on the occasion of "Asom Diwas" (Assam Day). The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh (US$5,900) and the recipient can avail medical treatment throughout their life at government expense. The obverse of the award is an image of the Jaapi along with the words "Assam Baibhav", inscribed in Assamese script, on a Hollong tree.
 
In 2021, the Government of Assam conferred the inaugural Assam Baibhav award to Ratan Tata for "his exceptional contribution towards furthering cancer care in Assam". It has since been awarded annually.