Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Assam Announces Cultural & Literary Awards
The Assam government has announced several awards for the years 2025 and 2026 to honor people who have done great work in music, writing, education, theater, and cinema.
Some of the winners include Dhanada Pathak and the late Samar Hazarika for music, Maneshwar Deuri for writing, and Dr. Amolendu Chakravarty for education.
The government is also giving money and support to many artists and their families through different programs.
This shows that Assam cares about its culture and wants to take care of its artists.
Assam government announced cultural and literary awards for 2025 and 2026.
Dhanada Pathak and late Samar Hazarika to receive Artist Award (Silpi Bota) 2026.
Maneshwar Deuri selected for Krishnakanta Handique Memorial Award 2025.
Dr. Amolendu Chakravarty to receive Gopinath Bardoloi National Integrity Award 2025.
Government approved financial and social support for 83 artistes under Silpi Pension and 170 under Silpi Sanman.
- Who
- Government of Assam, various awardees
- What
- Announcement of cultural and literary awards for 2025 and 2026
- When
- Awards announced on January 17, ceremony in February
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To recognize outstanding contributions to Assamese culture and provide financial support to artistes
- Artist Award (Silpi Bota) 2026
- Dhanada Pathak, Samar Hazarika (posthumously)
- Krishnakanta Handique Memorial Award 2025
- Maneshwar Deuri
- Gopinath Bardoloi National Integrity Award 2025
- Dr. Amolendu Chakravarty
- Natasurya Phani Sharma Award 2025
- Karuna Deka
- Bhabendranath Saikia Award 2025
- Arup Manna
- Biju Phukan Award 2025
- Abani Ranjan Pathak
- Silpi Pension 2025-26
- 83 artistes, 3 differently-abled
- Silpi Sanman 2025-26
- 170 beneficiaries, 3 differently-abled
- Family Pension 2025-26
- 26 individuals, 5 special financial assistance
