Sarbananda Sonowal Confers Sons of the Soil Award to Five Emerging Achievers from Assam

 
Tezpur, November 15: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal conferred the ‘Sons of the Soil Emerging Achievers Award’ to five young talents from Assam at the 5th Biennial Son of the Soil Awards Assam 2025, hosted by Care Luit here today. The event celebrated outstanding contributions across diverse fields and honoured individuals who reflect Assam’s evolving potential and rising profile in India’s development journey.

The Emerging Achievers Award was presented to Sukrita Baruah (Media & Communication), Sanghamitra Kalita (Entrepreneurship), Isharani Baruah (Sports), Himjyoti Talukdar (Art & Culture) and Dr. Debjani Borah (Conservation). These awardees were recognised for demonstrating excellence, dedication and innovation in their respective fields.  Speaking at the ceremony, Sarbananda Sonowal said the award represents the powerful spirit of aspiration that drives the youth of Assam. “The spirit of excellence and resilience has always defined the people of Assam. 

These young achievers represent the aspirations of a progressive and confident generation committed to contributing to nation-building. Their success is a testament to what determination, courage and disciplined effort can achieve. To make life meaningful, one must work with honesty and dedication; there is no other alternative,” Sarbananda Sonowal said.

Calling upon the youth of Assam and the Northeast to draw inspiration from the award recipients, Sarbananda Sonowal added, “Each of today’s awardees has shown what is possible when one believes in their dreams and works tirelessly. I urge the youth of Assam to let their achievements ignite motivation and hope. Let us take inspiration from their discipline and perseverance and channel it into building a strong, capable and self-reliant society.”