Assam Ratna, also spelled Asom Ratna (অসম ৰত্ন) is the highest civilian award in the State of

Assam Assam (, , ) is a state in Northeast India, northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley, Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . It is the second largest state in Northeast India, nor ...

India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...

. It is being conferred for outstanding contribution in literature, art and culture and social service. The award is offered by the

Government of Assam The Government of Assam or Assam Government abbreviated as GoAS, is the Subnational legislature, state government of the Indian state of Assam. It consists of the Governors of states of India, Governor appointed by the President of India as th ...

. It was started in 2009 and Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was first awardee. Famous Indian scientist from Assam Dr. Jitendranath Goswami who got Assam Ratna for 2015 is last awardee. The award carries a cash prize of ₹300,000, a plaque and a shawl.

Recipients

References

{{Reflist Civil awards and decorations of Assam