Who among the following persons has been conferred with the highest civilian award of Assam state 'Asom Baibhav' in February 2022?

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The correct answer is Ratan Tata.

Key Points

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (As of Feb 2022) conferred the state's highest civilian award 'Assam Baibhav' to Tata Trust's Chairman Ratan Tata in Mumbai on 16 Feb 2022.
He has been awarded for his exceptional contribution towards furthering cancer care in Assam.
The award carries a citation, a medal, and a cash amount of Rs five lakh.
The award was supposed to be given earlier on Jan 24, 2022.

Important Points

Assam Saurav Award: The second-highest civilian award of Assam. The award carries prize money of Rs 4 lakhs.
Assam Gaurav Award: The third-highest civilian award. The Assam Gaurav Award carries a cash prize of Rs 3 lakhs

Additional Information

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $112 million loan to strengthen skills education and training through the establishment of the Assam Skill University (ASU).
Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated annually in the Indian state of Assam on November 24, to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom army general Lachit Borphukan.
Bandhan Bank has announced Popular Assamese & Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg as the brand ambassador for the Bank in Assam.
- Assam Governor: Jagdish Mukhi (As of Jan 2022).
- Assam Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma (As of Jan 2022).
Assam has set up a tea Park at Chayygaon in Kamrup District.
The Assam cabinet has decided to remove the name of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the Orang National Park in October 2021.