‘Aparupa Mahiyasi Nari Award’ Ceremony Held in Guwahati; Over 50 Women Cancer Patients Honoured with Financial Assistance of Rs 10,000 Each
The ‘Aparupa Mahiyasi Nari Award’ ceremony was organised with a series of colourful programmes at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Betkuchi, Guwahati. The day-long event was organised by the Aparupa group to recognise women’s empowerment, honour the courage of women battling cancer and acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to society.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Guwahati Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi, Assam BJP Mahila Morcha president Purabi Roy, noted author Dr Dayananda Pathak and several other distinguished personalities. The guests highlighted women’s contributions to society, the importance of cancer awareness and the role of women in nation-building.
On the occasion, the Aparupa group’s annual souvenir, titled ‘Aparupa’, was formally released. The novel ‘Antahin Amanisha’, written by Malamoni Hazarika, was also unveiled. The novel had secured first place in the 2026 ‘Sneha Devi Memorial’ Novel Manuscript Competition organised by the Aparupa group.
One of the major highlights of the event was the felicitation of women cancer patients. More than 50 women battling cancer are being honoured with the ‘Aparupa Mahiyasi Jujaru Nari Award’ in recognition of their courage and determination. Along with the awards, each recipient will receive one-time financial assistance of Rs 10,000 from the Aparupa group.
The initiative aims to boost the morale of women fighting cancer and recognise their courage, resilience and struggles in the face of the disease.
Meanwhile, popular Bollywood actress Anita Raj is also among the special attractions at the event.
In addition, five distinguished personalities are set to receive the ‘Late Nipon Goswami Memorial Award’ in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields and society.
The awardees include sportsperson Oli Deka, actresses Jerifa Wahid and Madhurima Choudhury, and dancers Kamal Nath and Uday Shankar.
It is worth mentioning that the Aparupa group has been working for several years to promote cancer awareness and prevention through various initiatives. The organisation has particularly focused on supporting women diagnosed with cancer by providing emotional encouragement, raising awareness and extending financial assistance.
Through this initiative, the Aparupa group seeks to promote social responsibility, celebrate women’s achievements and extend solidarity to cancer patients. The event also serves as an effort to recognise the courage of women who continue to fight cancer while encouraging greater awareness and support for those affected by the disease.
