Assam to replicate Bharat Ratna, Padma awards
The Hindu
The annual awardees will be entitled to benefits such as free treatment for critical illness and free travel in State corporation buses
The Assam government has decided to replicate the annual Bharat Ratna and Padma awards entailing a slew of benefits for the awardees. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma on Tuesday. While the Asom Ratna would be presented to one person who has made a significant contribution to society, the Asom Bibhushan would be presented to three, the Asom Bhushan to two and the Asom Shree to 10 persons every year.
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