Bhutan Queen Mother Honoured with 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025:In February 2026, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, attended the 22nd Edition of Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025 ceremony at the Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, where ‘Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck’, Queen Mother of Bhutan, was honoured for her exemplary humanitarian service and compassionate leadership.
Award Highlights:
Prize Details: The award comprised a citation, a memento of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, traditional Bodo Aronai, Dokhna, Gwmgra, Endi Sadar, and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh.
Recognition: The honour was conferred for lifelong humanitarian contributions and visionary leadership of the Tarayana Foundation in rural development, women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and preservation of Bhutan’s cultural heritage.
Award Background: Instituted in 2004 by the Upendra Nath Brahma Trust, the ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award upholds the ideals and philosophy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, centred on sacrifice, courage, and service to humanity.
Legacy Day: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya referred to the declaration of 31 March as Chatra Divas (Students’ Day) by the Government of Assam to commemorate the legacy and contributions of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.