The President of India has conferred the prestigious Padma Shri awards upon five distinguished personalities from Assam, acknowledging their lifelong dedication to public service, art, agriculture, and culture. Here is the complete list and achievements of these awardees.
1. Kabindra Purkayastha (Posthumous)
Field:
- Public Affairs
Profile:
- Three-time Member of Parliament
- Former Union Minister
- Former Principal of Ramakrishna Vidyapeeth, Sribhumi
Contribution:
- Public service and education
2. Jogesh Deuri
Photo Source: DD Newss
Field
- Agriculture (Sericulture)
Key Contributions:
- Founder of Integrated Bodoland Silk Parks
- Engaged over 1,600 villages
- Benefited thousands of farmers
- Women constituted 70% of workforce in Eri silk value chain
Significance:
- Rural livelihood generation and women empowerment
3. Nuruddin Ahmed
Photo Source: India Today
Field:
- Art (Modern Assamese Theatre)
Key Contributions:
- Designed sets for 4,000+ theatre productions
- Transformed Assam’s mobile theatre movement
- Designer of Batadrava Cultural Project
Significance:
- Modernization of Assamese stagecraft
4. Pokhila Lekthepi
Photo Source: Wikipedia
Field:
- Art (Folk Music)
Key Contributions:
- Karbi folk singer
- Composed 300+ folk songs
Significance:
- Popularization and preservation of Karbi musical traditions
5. Haricharan Saikia
Field:
- Art (Sattriya Dance)
Key Contributions:
- Six-decade-long career
- Founded a Sattriya dance and music school
- Promoted women’s participation in Sattriya dance
Significance:
- Institutional development of classical dance
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