In June 2021, which of the following states decided to replicate the annual Bharat Ratna and Padma awards entailing a slew of benefits for the awardees?

The correct answer is Assam : The Assam government has decided to replicate the annual Bharat Ratna and Padma awards entailing a slew of benefits for the awardees. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma on 8 June 2021. The Asom Ratna would be presented to one person who has made a significant contribution to society. While the Asom Bibhushan would be presented to three and the Asom Bhushan to two and the Asom Shree to 10 persons every year. The awards will carry ₹ . 5 lakh, ₹ . 3 lakh, ₹ . 2 lakh and ₹ . 1 lakh respectively with benefits such as free treatment for critical illness, free stay at Assam Bhawans across the country and free travel in State Transport Corporation buses. The government has also decided to confer literary pension in the name of litterateur Homen Borgohain on his Birthday on 7 December. Likewise, sports pension would be conferred in the name of Arjuna awardee Bhogeswar Barua on his birthday on September 3 and Artiste Award on January 17.