Kamal Kumari Foundation

The Kamal Kumari Foundation
Abbreviation KKF
Formation 1990
Type National Charity organization
Purpose Promoting excellence in the field of Science & Technology, Art & Culture and Journalism
Headquarters 113 Park Street
9th Floor
Kolkata-700016
Location
Region served
 India
Website Official website

The Kamal Kumari Foundation is a charitable trust in Assam established in 1990 in the fond memory of Kamal Kumari Barooah, the remarkable matriarch of the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal, Assam. It has been able to achieve acclaim and renown in the entire North eastern region of India for its charitable and constructive activities.[1][2]

Activities

Since its inception, the foundation has been actively participating in the promotion of various fields that includes[2][3]

Besides the foundation has also borne the full cost of publication of the volume "150 years of Journalism in Assam" which was brought out by the Celebration Committee of 150 years of Journalism in Assam.[2]

Awards

The foundation confers three national awards annually to individual or group with an objective to promote excellence in the field of Science & Technology, Art & Culture and Journalism. The awards are[2]

Each award carries Rs 2 lakh, a trophy, a chadar and a citation.[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Kamal Kumari awards announced". The Assam Tribune. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Syam Sharma selected for Kamal Kumari Award". Hueiyen News Service (Manipur Information Centre). 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  3. 1 2 "Kamal Kumari awards presented". The Assam Tribune. 2009-06-29. Retrieved 2009-10-16.

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