NORTH LAKHIMPUR, Dec 24 - The Veerangana Sati Sadhani Award-2020 was presented to noted social worker and motivational speaker Prof Minati Borthakur in Dhakuakhana, Lakhimpur. The award was presented at a mega function held at the playground of Dhakuakhana public playground by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The award carries a cheque of Rs 2 lakh, a memento, a sarai and several other presents.
Receiving the award, Prof Minati Borthakur, a cancer fighter for the last 27 years and a crusader of cancer awareness appealed to everyone to enjoy the work they do. She said, �We must take care of our health and our body and the same for our people and the country. We should not sit idle and expect everything from our government. Enjoyment does not mean singing, dancing and picnicking. Enjoyment comes through work. We must work and enjoy doing it.�
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in his address, thanked Prof Borthakur for her inspirational words and spoke about various efforts of the State government to bring development of all ethnic communities of Assam so that they can coexist peacefully.
Highlighting the State Government�s decision to constitute th Veerangana Sati Sadhani Award and set up Sati Sadhani University at Golaghat to spread the message of valour and bravery of Sati Sadhini, Sonowal stressed on the need for the younger generation to build their personalities through academics and educational pursuits. He also dwelt at length on the importance of imparting moral values to students and called on the Chutia community members to shape the future generations through education.
Organized by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, in association of Lakhimpur district administration, the award ceremony was attended by State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, P&RD and Cultural Affairs Minister and local MLA Naba Kumar Doley, Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah, Dhemaji MLA Dr Ranoj Pegu, Batadrava MLA Angoorlata Deka, Lakhimpur Deputy Commissioner Dr Jeevan B and leaders of various Chutia organizations.