Former Chief Minister of Assam late Tarun Gogoi has been conferred the prestigious 'Padma Bhushan' posthumously for distinguished service of high order in the field of public affairs.
Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories namely – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri by the President of India.
Along with Gogoi, 13 more personalities from the north-east region were awarded 'Padma Shri' for this year.
Below is the list of awardees –