Assam to institute own versions of Bharat Ratna and Padma awards

The Assam government will present its own versions of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards from next year. The cabinet also instituted other civilian honours such as the Asom Bibhushan Award to be presented to three persons, the Assam Bhushan to five, and the Asom Shree to 10 people every year. These 4 awards will carry cash prizes of Rs 5 lakh, Rs 3 lakh, Rs 2 lakh & Rs 1 lakh respectively.

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• Assam Governor: Jagdish Mukhi;
• Assam Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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