Assam establishes a national-level award in Bhupen Hazarika’s name, with veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar announced as the first recipient. The award is set to be presented in New Delhi at the closing ceremony of Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations on November 29 at Bharat Mandapam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to present it.
The reports frame the announcement around Assam’s recognition of Hazarika’s cultural legacy and the centenary celebrations. The Hindu and Times of India both emphasise the award presentation at the November 29 event, while highlighting that Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, links the award to the larger centenary programme.
Free Press Journal adds additional programme and award details, including that the honour comes with a ₹10 lakh cash prize and is conferred once every three years. It also describes the planned ceremony format, expected performances, and broader cabinet decisions reported alongside the award announcement.
