The Government of Tripura has announced that former Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Biswa Bandhu Sen, will be honoured posthumously with the prestigious Tripura Bhushan Samman during the Statehood Day celebrations. The state-level programme will be held on January 21, 2026, at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala.
The occasion will also witness the felicitation of several distinguished individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions in diverse fields such as education, arts, science, entrepreneurship, sports, and social service. Along with Biswa Bandhu Sen, noted scriptwriter Biplab Goswami will receive the Tripura Bhushan Samman for his contribution to literature and creative writing. The state’s highest civilian honour, the Tripura Bibhushan Samman, will be conferred posthumously on eminent educationist Dhirendra Chandra Dutta in recognition of his lifelong service to education.
Among other major honours, the Sachin Dev Burman Memorial State Award will be presented to renowned folk artist Surya Kumar Debbarma (Sadagar), while the Maharani Kanchanprabha Devi Memorial State Award will go to Champa Das of Kamalghat. In the field of science and environment, Dr. Arijit Das, Associate Professor and Head of Department at Bir Bikram Memorial College, will be recognised for his academic and research contributions.
Awards in entrepreneurship and community service will be presented to Gautam Das of Purba Pratapgarh (Good Citizen Award), Atkalapa Biotechnology LLP, Nagichhara (Best Startup), Dhanbabu Halam of Simbukchak, Salema (Best Agriculture & Horticulture Entrepreneur), Krishna Debbarma of Mohanbhog, Sepahijala (Best Fisheries Entrepreneur), and Ratan Debnath of Bishramganj (Best Animal Husbandry Entrepreneur).
Additional honours include awards for handloom, handicraft and apiculture to Uttam Kumar Das of Teliamura, industrial enterprise to Dipak Dutta of Kanchanbari, Fatikroy, best mobile app development to Satyabrata Biswas of Purba Yogendranagar, and Best Cooperative Society to Tulamura PACS Ltd. of Gomati district. Laxman Malakar of Belonia will be recognised as Best Educationist, while Sriparna Debnath of Natinagar will receive the Best Sportsperson Award.
Officials said the honours reflect Tripura’s commitment to celebrating excellence while paying tribute to leaders like Biswa Bandhu Sen, whose contributions to the state’s legislative and public life continue to inspire.
