Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently conferred the “Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Awards” in Guwahati to six eminent personalities from the Northeast for their outstanding contributions to literature, music, film, scholarship, and cultural preservation. The awardees included writers, filmmakers, and scholars from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Mizoram, and Meghalaya. Which of the following personalities was not among the awardees?

The correct answer is Zubeen Garg. In News Jyotiraditya Scindia conferred the “Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Awards” to six eminent personalities from Northeast India in Guwahati. Key Points Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi (Arunachal Pradesh) – acclaimed writer. Laishram Mema (Manipur) – leading literary figure preserving Manipuri language and traditions. Rajni Basumatary (Assam) – actress and filmmaker focusing on women’s issues and rural narratives. L. R. Sailo (Mizoram) – writer and translator promoting Mizo literature. Dr Surjya Kanta Hazarika (Assam) – scholar and cultural historian; Prof. David R. Syiemlieh (Meghalaya) – historian and former UPSC chairman. Additional Information Sarhad Pune and its founder, Sanjay Nahar, were commended for promoting national integration and cultural initiatives in the Northeast. The 12th ‘Nanhi Chhaan National Essay Contest’ saw participation from over 50,000 students across India. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia is the Minister of Communications & DoNER; his constituency is Guna, Madhya Pradesh. MoS in the Ministry of Communications is Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. The awards recognize contributions to literature, arts, scholarship, and cultural preservation from Northeast India.