Assam CM honors Ratan Tata with state’s highest civilian award

 

 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma honoring Ratan Tata with Assam Baibhav Award

 

Guwahati, Feb 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday conferred the state’s highest civilian award "Assam Baibhav" to eminent industrialist Ratan Tata at a function held in Mumbai.

 

According to an official release the award has been conferred on Tata, who is also the chairman of Tata Trust, for his exceptional contribution towards furthering cancer care in Assam.

 

The award carries a citation, a medal, and a cash amount of Rs. five lakh. The award was to be given to Tata at a ceremony here on Jan 24 but he could not attend the program due to personal reasons.

 

State Governor Jagadish Mukhi had conferred the states' two civilian awards "Assam Saurav" and "Assam Gaurav" to 18 other distinguished personalities in different fields on Jan 24, the release said.