General Knowledge of Assam - Complete Guide
What Is The Highest Literary Award In Assam?
Assam has a glorious literary tradition with eminent poets, novelists, and scholars shaping its cultural identity. To honor such contributions, several awards are given, but the Assam Valley Literary Award stands out as the highest literary award in Assam.
Assam Valley Literary Award
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Instituted in 1990 by the Magor Education Trust.
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Recognizes lifetime contributions to Assamese literature.
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Considered the most prestigious state-level literary honor in Assam.
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Past recipients include legendary authors like Dr. Lakhinandan Bora, Indira Goswami (Mamoni Raisom Goswami), and Hiren Bhattacharyya.
The Assam Valley Literary Award is recognized as the highest literary award in Assam, celebrating lifetime achievements of eminent Assamese writers. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Award and other state-level honors, it plays a key role in preserving the literary richness of Assam.