The Kamal Kumari Foundation is a
charitable trust in
Assam established in 1990 by noted Indian entrepreneur, tea planter and philanthropist
Hemendra Prasad Barooah
Hemendra Prasad Barooah (1926–2013), was an Indian entrepreneur, tea planter and philanthropist known for his contributions to Assam tea and tourism industries. He was honoured by the Government of India, in 2013, that bestowed on him the Padma S ...
in the fond memory of his mother
Kamal Kumari Barooah
Kamal Kumari Barooah (Assamese: কমল কুমাৰী বৰুৱা) (1899–1978) was the matriarch of the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal, Assam. She was born to Mahendranath Mahanta and Swarnalata Mahanta at Borelengi Satra. In 1917 ...
, the remarkable matriarch of the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal,
Assam. It has been able to achieve acclaim and is renowned in the entire
North eastern region of India for its charitable and constructive activities.
Activities
Since its inception, the foundation has been actively participating in the promotion of various fields that includes
*Restoring
Namghars and Satriya Cultural Centres in various parts of Assam
* Building and renovating public facilities
*Sponsoring meritorious students in national institutions of repute
*Instituting scholarships for handicapped and needy students
* Offering medical aid to the needy
*Financially assisting publication of rare Assamese literary works
Besides the foundation has also borne the full cost of publication of the volume "150 years of Journalism in Assam" which was brought out by the Celebration Committee of 150 years of Journalism in Assam.
Awards
The foundation confers three national awards annually to individual or group with an objective to promote excellence in the field of Science & Technology, Art & Culture and Journalism. The awards are
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Kamal Kumari National Award
The Kamal Kumari National Award is an Indian Award given to individuals and groups in India for outstanding contribution to Art, Culture & Literature and Science & Technology. It was instituted by the Kamal Kumari Foundation in 1990 in memory of ...
for excellence in Art & Culture and Science & Technology
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Siva Prasad Barooah National Award
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 o ...
for excellence in Journalism
Each award carries Rs 2 lakh, a trophy, a chadar and a citation.
See also
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Kamal Kumari Barooah
Kamal Kumari Barooah (Assamese: কমল কুমাৰী বৰুৱা) (1899–1978) was the matriarch of the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal, Assam. She was born to Mahendranath Mahanta and Swarnalata Mahanta at Borelengi Satra. In 1917 ...
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Siva Prasad Barooah
Siva Prasad Barooah (1880–1938) was a renowned planter, philanthropist, politician, and humanist from Assam. He was the pioneer or path-breaker in Assamese journalism who published ''Batori'', the first daily newspaper in Assam. The Siva Pra ...
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Kamal Kumari National Award
The Kamal Kumari National Award is an Indian Award given to individuals and groups in India for outstanding contribution to Art, Culture & Literature and Science & Technology. It was instituted by the Kamal Kumari Foundation in 1990 in memory of ...
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Siva Prasad Barooah National Award
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 o ...
References
External links
Official website
Organisations based in Assam
Foundations based in India
Charities based in India
Non-profit organisations based in India
Social welfare charities
1990 establishments in Assam
Organizations established in 1990
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