Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami, President of the Asam Sahitya Sabha, received the Rongbong Terang Memorial Award 2026 at a function marking the birth anniversary of Padma Shri awardee and noted litterateur Rongbong Terang.
Rongbong Terang is a distinguished personality from Karbi Anglong who went on to be honoured with the Padma Shri. The bridge he built between the hills and the valley through his works is exceptional. Apart from his work on Rongmilir Hahi, he has produced several plays, stories, novels and so on. His words as a guardian of the Assamese people are of paramount importance and wisdom.
Key Points:
- Dr. Basanta Goswami, President of Asam Sahitya Sabha, has been honoured with the Rongbong Terang Memorial Award 2026.
- The award recognises his significant contribution to Assamese literature and cultural development.
- The Rongbong Terang Memorial Award is named after noted Karbi literary figure Rongbong Terang.
- Dr. Goswami has played an important role in strengthening literary activities and promoting Assamese language through Asam Sahitya Sabha.
- The honour highlights his long-standing dedication to literary and cultural fields in the state.
