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DIBRUGARH: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal conferred the ‘Sons of the Soil Award Assam - 2022’ to five individuals who made their mark in their respective fields of profession, during a programme held at the Dibrugarh District Library on Saturday evening.
The recipients of the award, which is instituted by Care Luit Trust, were Bandita Baruah for art and culture, Udit Gogoi for sports, Diganta Saikia and Vardaan Saikia for entrepreneurship, Dr Manabendra Saharia for professional excellence and Mitali Konwar for excellence in media profession.
Sarbananda Sonowal also presented the Kishori Mohan Das Memorial Social Sector Development Award to Dr Puniram Patar, who is the first physician from the Tiwa community. After serving people for more than three decades, Dr Patar continues to serve people through organising free health check camps and extending medical support to people affected by the floods.
Speaking on the occasion, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “It gives me immense pleasure to be present here today with all these wonderful personalities whose contribution to the society has made a positive impact on our lives. I feel humbled to have the opportunity to hand over this wonderful award in recognition of their invaluable work towards making a positive impact in the society. As we move ahead in this Amrit Kaal, it is but important to remember that we have a goal to become Atmabirbhar by 2047 - a vision of our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Today, with the recognition of these eminent persons, it makes a perfect spiel for all of us emulate and get inspired. Every one of you has wafted a story of success made out of hard work, dedication, devotion and commitment to their work. It tells us that no matter what, if we remain true to our intent, the dawn of success is only a matter of time. Let us all join hands to commit to work towards building a new India, a resurgent India, a strong India and an atmanirbhar India.”
The Union Minister also felicitated several leading personalities of Assam like Meghalee Bora (Jorhat) for her pioneering work in food processing of local ethnic products and exemplary services in entrepreneurship, Pradip Kumar Brahma for his contribution towards football and as a coach from Kokrajhar, eminent actor Bishnu Khargoria, wildlife conservationist Dr Hilloljyoti Singha and senior journalist Prabir Chakravorty.
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