Civilian award for contributions to Assamese literature
Awarded for
Contributions to Assamese literature
Sponsored by
Williamson Magor Education Trust
First awarded
1990
Highlights
First winner
Dr Bhabendranath Saikia
The Assam Valley Literary Award (Assamese: অসম উপত্যকা সাহিত্য বঁটা) was conceived in the year 1990 by Williamson Magor Education Trust to honour creative writers who have enhanced Assamese literature.[1][2][3]
It is given to writers of Assam once a year. The award was instituted by the Williamson Magor Group, a tea company.
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