Assam Valley Literary Award
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The Assam Valley Literary Award (Assamese: অসম উপত্যকা সাহিত্য বঁটা) was conceived in the year 1990 by Williamson Magor Education Trust to honour creative writers who have enhanced Assamese literature.[1][2][3]
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Assam Valley Literary Award | |
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Civilian award for contributions to Assamese literature | |
Awarded for | Contributions to Assamese literature |
Sponsored by | Williamson Magor Education Trust |
First awarded | 1990 |
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First winner | Dr Bhabendranath Saikia |
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It is given to writers of Assam once a year. The award was instituted by the Williamson Magor Group, a tea company.