Type Civilian First awarded 1999 | Instituted 1999 Last awarded 2008 | |
Category National (Individual & Group) Description Given to individuals and groups for outstanding contribution to Journalism in India. | ||
The Siva Prasad Barooah National Award is an Indian Award given to individuals and groups in India for outstanding contribution to Journalism, to promote news media excellence. It was instituted by the Kamal Kumari Foundation in 1999 in memory of Siva Prasad Barooah, the renowned tea-planter, philanthropist, politician, humanist and also the publisher of Batori, the first Assamese daily newspaper in Assam. He belongs to the famous Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal, Assam. The first award went to The Assam Tribune. The award carries a cash award of Rs. 2 lakh, a trophy, a Chadar and a citation.
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