The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day Award is presented to individuals for exceptional public service, entrepreneurship and innovation, and bravery and heroism. It is the highest civilian award of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The award was instituted in 1987 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the state’s statehood. It is awarded annually on 20 February, the state’s statehood day.
The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the state in the fields of public service, entrepreneurship and innovation, and bravery and heroism. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento.
Some of the notable recipients of the award include:
- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, a renowned singer, songwriter, and filmmaker
- General B.N. Goswami, a former Chief of Army Staff
- Late Justice B.K. Mukhopadhyaya, a former Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court
- Late Brig. Thengal G. Wangyal, a recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award
The Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day Award is a prestigious award that recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals to the state. It is a source of pride for the people of Arunachal Pradesh and a motivation for others to strive for excellence.