The state government of Assam has conferred its highest civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ for the year 2021 on industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata. Assam governor Jagdish Mukhi was confer the award to the former chairman of Tata sons on 24 January, 2022 in Guwahati.
Mr 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 Rs.5 lakh (US$6,600).
