The Assam Baibhav award will carry a cash of Rs. 5 Lakh, Assam Saurav will carry a cash of Rs.4 lakh and Assam Gaurav will carry a cash of Rs. 3lakhs, announced CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
He further stated that 19 persons will be awarded each year under these three categories and the award ceremony will be held every year on December 2 but this year the ceremony will be held on January 24, 2022.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also said that from next year there will be voting system to nominate the awardee. People can vote online through its portal.
The full list of the award is:
Assam Baibhav Award
Assam Saurav Award
Assam Gaurav Award