DIPHU: In a moment of pride for the farming community, Moniram Ronghang has been conferred with the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Puraskar Award by Bharat Vikash Sangam and Vikash Academy, Kalaburagi, Karnataka. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field of agriculture, particularly in promoting sustainable farming practices.
Ronghang’s dedication to the agricultural sector has been widely acknowledged, and his leadership as the General Secretary of the Karbi Anglong Rubber Growers Association has played a crucial role in supporting and guiding rubber farmers in the region. His work has significantly contributed to the growth and development of the agricultural community, earning him this national recognition.
To celebrate this remarkable achievement, Ronghang’s family and well-wishers gathered in Manja on Thursday evening to give him a warm and heartfelt welcome. The recognition has not only brought honor to him but also highlighted the efforts of farmers in Karbi Anglong, emphasizing their crucial role in the economy and rural development.
Meanwhile, the North Eastern Tea Association (NETA) will confer the ‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ to two distinguished personalities of Assam—Apurba Kumar Barooah and Sagar Mehta—in recognition of their extraordinary achievements, commitment, and dedication to the tea industry and social fabric of Assam. The awards will be conferred on February 8 at Golaghat during the “Chairman’s Dinner,” which is a biennial event of NETA.
“NETA will confer the lifetime achievement award to Apurba Kumar Barooah, the social statesman, for providing visionary leadership for the betterment of society,” said Ajay Dhandharia, Chairman of NETA. Dhandharia also said NETA will confer the Lifetime Achievement Award to Sagar Mehta for his exemplary contribution to the tea industry.