Explanation:

On the line of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, Assam cabinet has decided to institute Asom Ratna Award.

=> Asom Ratna Award award will be presented every year to one person for his significant contribution to society.

=> Cabinet also decided to constitute Asom Bibhushan, Assam Bhushan Award and Asom Shree award which will be conferred every year to three people, five people and ten people, respectively.

=> Awards will be accompanied by a cash reward.

=> Rs 5 lakhs for Asom Ratna Award,

=> Rs 3 lakhs for Asom Bibhushan Award,

=> Rs 2 lakhs for Assam Bhushan Award and

=> Rs 1 lakh for Asom Shree Award.

=> Awardee would be provided with other benefits also such as free medical treatment of critical illness, free travel on ASTC buses, free stay at Assam Bhawans.