The Assam government conferred ‘Asom Baibhav’ to Ratan Tata

The Assam government conferred 'Asom Baibhav' to Ratan Tata

Question: Who has been awarded with ‘Assam Baibhav 2021′?
(a) Ratan Tata
(b) Mukesh Ambani
(c) Azim Premji
(d) Gautam Adani
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • The state government of Assam has conferred its highest civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ for the year 2021 on industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata.
  • Ratan Tata has been awarded for “his exceptional contribution towards furthering cancer care in Assam”.
  • The award was presented by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on January 24, 2022.
  • Assam Baibhav is the highest civilian award in the State of Assam.
  • The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh ($6,600).
  • The recipient can avail medical treatment throughout his life at government expense.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

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