Archive · 11 Dec 2025
SIES Honors Assam CM, Scientists, Dabbawalas
The 28th SIES National Eminence Awards will take place on December 13, 2024, at 6 p.m.
at Shanmukhananda Hall.
This year, the awards will honor several distinguished Indians, including Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for Public Leadership, scientists Dr A Sivathanu Pillai and Dr Prahlada Ramarao for Science and Technology, the Mumbai Dabbawalas for Community Leadership, and Dr Mani Dravid Sastrigal for Social Leadership and Philosophy.
The awards include a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh, a brass lamp, a shawl, a citation, and other mementos.
The festival will also feature additional awards, such as the Kanchi Sri Jayendra Saraswati National Eminence Award in Fine Arts to the Thrissur Brothers and the Sri Shanmukhananda National Eminence Award to music veterans Dr K J Yesudas and Dr T V Gopalakrishnan.
Additionally, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary, highlighting his towering contribution to the nation.
The 28th SIES National Eminence Awards will be presented on December 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Shanmukhananda Hall.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma will receive the Public Leadership award for his governance initiatives.
Scientists Dr A Sivathanu Pillai and Dr Prahlada Ramarao will be honored in the Science and Technology category.
The Mumbai Dabbawalas will receive the Community Leadership award for their iconic lunchbox delivery service.
Dr Mani Dravid Sastrigal will be awarded for Social Leadership and Philosophy.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Dr A Sivathanu Pillai, Dr Prahlada Ramarao, Mumbai Dabbawalas, Dr Mani Dravid Sastrigal, Thrissur Brothers, Dr K J Yesudas, Dr T V Gopalakrishnan, Pranab Mukherjee
- What
- 28th SIES National Eminence Awards ceremony and tributes to Pranab Mukherjee
- When
- December 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. (Awards); December 11 (Tributes)
- Where
- Shanmukhananda Hall (Awards); Guwahati (Tributes)
- Why
- To honor distinguished Indians for their contributions in various fields and to pay tributes to Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary
Himanta Biswa Sarma
General
Pranab Mukherjee's Contribution
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Pranab Mukherjee's towering contribution to the nation, calling it a timeless testament to his vision and statesmanship.
General
The news does not provide an opposing view on Pranab Mukherjee's contribution.
- Event
- 28th SIES National Eminence Awards
- Date
- December 13, 2024
- Time
- 6 p.m.
- Venue
- Shanmukhananda Hall
- Award Categories
- Public Leadership, Science and Technology, Community Leadership, Social Leadership and Philosophy
- Cash Prize
- Rs 2.5 lakh
- Other Awards
- Kanchi Sri Jayendra Saraswati National Eminence Award in Fine Arts, Sri Shanmukhananda National Eminence Award
- Pranab Mukherjee
- Former President and Bharat Ratna awardee
