Assam government announced various awards in the field of culture as a recognition for the talent and efforts on promotion of dance and music.
Srimanata Sankardev Award 2017
It was conferred to noted Satriya exponent Basistha Dev Sharma of Barpeta Satra for his works on promotion of Satriya dance and music as well as folk culture of the state.
Madhavdev Award 2016
It will be given to Jugadananda Chandra Goswami of Mayamora Dinjoy Satra.
He has taken remarkable steps for recognition of Satriya dance and music at National level and preservation of manuscripts in the Mayamora Dinjoy Satra.
Madhavdev Award 2019
It would be given to Dr. Sunil Kothari who is an eminent dance historian, critic and scholar.
He enriched the cultural field of the country with his 12 books on different forms of Indian classical dance and allied forms.
Kalicharan Brahma Award 2018
It would be bestowed on Borongajuli Srimanta Sankardev Satra of Udalguri Harekrishna Mahanta.