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{{Short description|Award given by the government of Assam, India}}
{{Infobox award
| name = Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| awarded_for = Contributions to the promotion of language, literature, culture, and communal harmony
| presenter = Department of Cultural Affairs, [[Government of Assam]]
| country = [[India]]
| year = {{Start date and age|2015}}
| holder_label = Most recent recipient
| holder = Toren Chandra Boro (2024)
| website = [https://culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in/ Official website]
}}

'''Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award''' is a prestigious state-level honor conferred by the Department of Cultural Affairs, [[Government of Assam]]. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of language, literature, culture, and communal harmony in [[Assam]]. The award was first instituted in 2015 and is presented every three years.

== History ==
The Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award was established in memory of [[Ahmed Ali Banskandi|Ahmed Ali Baskandi]], an Islamic scholar and Sufi philosopher. He served as the first [[Sheikh al-Hadith]] of [[Darul Uloom Banskandi]], a prominent center for learning and peace in [[Northeast India]]. His contributions to fostering communal harmony and promoting cultural integration in Assam are widely acclaimed.<ref name="Assam Tribune">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=15 September 2010 |title=CM presents Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award |url=https://assamtribune.com/cm-presents-ahmed-ali-baskandi-award |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920104804/https://assamtribune.com/cm-presents-ahmed-ali-baskandi-award |archive-date=20 September 2021 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=[[The Assam Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Voice">{{Cite web |last=Khosa |first=Aasha |date=20 June 2022 |title=Assam revives awards in the name of historic Muslim personalities |url=https://www.awazthevoice.in/india-news/assam-revives-awards-in-the-name-of-historic-muslim-personalities-12797.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814182304/https://www.awazthevoice.in/india-news/assam-revives-awards-in-the-name-of-historic-muslim-personalities-12797.html |archive-date=14 August 2022 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Awaz – The Voice |language=en}}</ref>

== Components of the Award ==
The award includes a citation, traditional attire ([[angavastra]]), a ceremonial gift ([[xorai]]), and a cash prize of [[₹]]1 lakh. It recognizes individuals whose efforts have strengthened peace, harmony, and societal welfare.<ref name="Daily">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=17 June 2024 |title=Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award to Toren Chandra Boro |url=https://dailytimesnewsdtn.com/ahmed-ali-baskandi-award-to-toren-chandra-boro/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223165719/https://dailytimesnewsdtn.com/ahmed-ali-baskandi-award-to-toren-chandra-boro/ |archive-date=23 December 2024 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Daily Times News DTN|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Hills">{{Cite web |date=19 June 2024 |title=Toren Chandra Boro To Receive Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award 2024 |url=https://thehillstimes.in/assam/toren-chandra-boro-to-receive-ahmed-ali-baskandi-award-2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722005258/https://thehillstimes.in/assam/toren-chandra-boro-to-receive-ahmed-ali-baskandi-award-2024 |archive-date=22 July 2024 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=[[The Hills Times]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Objectives ==
The primary aim of the ''Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award'' is to promote communal harmony and preserve Assam's cultural heritage. Instituted in the name of Ahmed Ali Baskandi, a revered religious preacher, the award reflects his ideals of humanity, equality, and fostering unity among diverse communities. It continues to inspire efforts toward peace, development, and societal well-being in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Awards {{!}} Department of Cultural Affairs {{!}} Government Of Assam, India |url=https://culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in/information-services/awards-0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014023236/https://culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in/information-services/awards-0 |archive-date=14 October 2017 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in |publisher=Government of Assam |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kashyap |first=Samudra Gupta |date=10 March 2015 |title=Assam govt institutes award in name of journalist killed by ULFA rebels |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/assam-govt-institutes-award-in-name-of-journalist-killed-by-ulfa-rebels/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311184713/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/assam-govt-institutes-award-in-name-of-journalist-killed-by-ulfa-rebels/ |archive-date=11 March 2015 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Assam Tribune"/><ref name="Voice"/><ref name="Daily"/>

== Awardees ==
Over the years, the Ahmed Ali Baskandi Award has been presented to the following individuals:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Name !! Introduction !! Ref
|-
| 2015 || Taybur Rahman Barbhuyan || A veteran teacher and philanthropist, honored for his contributions to education and communal harmony. ||<ref name="Assam Tribune"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Scholarships and Awards {{!}} Department of Cultural Affairs {{!}} Government Of Assam, India |url=https://culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/awards-conferred-by-directorate-of-cultural-affairs-assam |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015052755/https://culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/awards-conferred-by-directorate-of-cultural-affairs-assam |archive-date=15 October 2017 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=culturalaffairs.assam.gov.in |publisher=[[Government of Assam]] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2021 || Syed Sadullah || A social worker from [[Dibrugarh]], recognized for promoting peace and harmony among different communities in Assam. ||<ref name="Voice"/><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=21 June 2022 |title=CM Himanta Biswa Sarma presents awards to 14 luminaries on Bishnu Rabha Divas |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-presents-awards-to-14-luminaries-on-bishnu-rabha-divas-598227 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622205002/https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-presents-awards-to-14-luminaries-on-bishnu-rabha-divas-598227 |archive-date=22 June 2022 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Sentinel Assam |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2024 || Toren Chandra Boro || A noted writer and former president of the [[Bodo Sahitya Sabha]], recognized for his work in promoting language, literature, culture, and fostering communal harmony. ||<ref name="Daily"/><ref name="Hills"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2024 |title=Ahmed Ali Banskandi State Award 2024 |url=https://www.bodopedia.in/former-bss-president-taren-chandra-boro-to-receive-ahmed-ali-banskandi-state-award-2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223182925/https://www.bodopedia.in/former-bss-president-taren-chandra-boro-to-receive-ahmed-ali-banskandi-state-award-2024/ |archive-date=23 December 2024 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=BodoPedia.IN |language=en-US}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Awards established in 2015]]
[[Category:Assam awards]]
[[Category:Peace awards]]
[[Category:Humanitarian and service awards]]
[[Category:Indian literary awards]]
[[Category:Culture of Assam]]
[[Category:Interfaith dialogue]]

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Krishnakumarsinhji Gohil at 04:08, 6 September 2025