Samaj Hitakar Bota- 2022” conferred to social reformer Bisa Nong Singpho

Staff Reporter, Tinsukia, August 24: Bisa Nong Singpho, the Singpho Chief and an eminent social reformer of North East India was awarded with “Samaj Hitakar Bota – 2022” by the Late Bhupen Chandra Neog Memorial Trust on Tuesday. The Chief of Singhpho community and a eminent social reformer of North East India Bisa Nong Singhpho who is currently suffering from old age ailments was presented the award at his residence at Bisagaon in Ledo in Margherita subdivision of Tinsukia district by a delegation led by the Director of the Trust Jagat Changmai and Secretary Ranajyoti Neog.The award carries a Bodo traditional Gamosha, an Assamese Gamosha, a Chelleng Chadar, a memento and a citation.The Trust which was formed in memory of social activist, an exponent of Sankari Culture and a retired teacher Late Bhupen Chandra Neog has instituted this award and Bisa Nong Singhpho was the first person to receive the award. Shyamal Neog and Swaraj Neog , the two grandsons of Late Bhupen Chandra Neog were also present during the award giving programme.On the other hand, a twenty members delegation of Tinsukia District Journalists Association (TDJA) led by its president Anuj Kalita and general secretary Ranajyoti Neog visited the residence of Bisa Nong Singhpho on tuesday and took stock of his health condition. The TDJA felicitated the Singhpho Chief with a phulam gamocha, a chelleng chadar and a citation for his contributions to the society.