The announcement of Aiidesh Award 2024

Bokakhat; 26-Dec-2024:
The late Bhobesh Saikia Memorial Aiidesh Best Journalist Award 2024 (State Level) has been conferred upon senior journalist Mahesh Agarwal from Bokakhat, and the  Aiidesh Young Achiever Award 2024 ( Distric Level )  to renowned birdwatcher Rafikul Islam from Kaziranga.

In 2017, under the initiative of Assam’s prominent online news organization Aiidesh, the names of the recipients of the Aiidesh Awards for 2024 were officially announced today in memory of late Bhobesh Saikia, a senior journalist from Bokakhat, founder president of the All Assam Press Correspondents Union (APCU), and the Bokakhat Press Club.

In a meeting held today in Bokakhat, a seven-member selection committee finalized the recipients. The Bhobesh Saikia Memorial Aiidesh Best Journalist Award 2024 at the state level will be conferred upon senior journalist Mahesh Agarwal of Bokakhat, who is also the founding secretary of the Bokakhat Press Club and a journalist for Dainik Purboday. At the district level, the Bhobesh Saikia Memorial Best Young Achiever Award 2024 at the district will be presented to Rafikul Islam, a notable environmental activist, leading birdwatcher, and tour operator from Kaziranga's Bochagaon.

Mahesh Agarwal has been contributing to journalism for 36 years, maintaining consistency in his service to the field while also making contributions to Hindi literature. Similarly, Rafikul Islam has established himself as one of the nation’s foremost birdwatchers and has been actively working toward bird conservation and raising awareness about the preservation of avian habitats.

It is noteworthy that on January 16, 2025. during the 96th birth anniversary and memorial meeting of late Bhobesh Saikia in Bokakhat, these two awards will be formally presented. According to the organizer of the Aiidesh Awards, the awards will include a commemorative plaque, a cash prize, and a certificate of appreciation.

What is Aiidesh Award ?

The Aiidesh Awards are prestigious annual recognitions that honor exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields, celebrating the achievements of local heroes from small towns. The awards are named in memory of Bhobesh Saikia, popularly known as Bokakhat Mohiruh, a respected figure who made significant contributions to society. Bhobesh Saikia was known for his commitment to social justice, ethics, and promoting positive change within his community.

The awardees of the Aiidesh Awards are primarily individuals who may not have widespread recognition but have made significant, impactful contributions in their respective fields, whether in journalism, community development, entrepreneurship, or other areas. These individuals are the unsung heroes from smaller towns, whose dedication and hard work are making a meaningful difference in their localities. The awards aim to highlight and celebrate their achievements, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and create positive change within their communities.