Jyotiraditya Scindia confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards celebrating cultural harmony in Bhupen Da’s centenary year
Nov 03, 2025
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- Jyotiraditya Scindia conferred Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards in Guwahati on November 3, 2025.
- Six eminent personalities from Northeast India were felicitated for their contributions to literature, music, film, scholarship, and cultural preservation.
- The award ceremony was organized by Sarhad Pune.
- Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the Nanhi Chhaan 12th National Essay Contest, which saw participation from over 50,000 students.
- Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia established the Assam Relief Fund after the 1950 earthquake.
- The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is highlighted as a testament to Bhupen Da’s vision of connection and progress.