Assam has a rich history of remarkable individuals who have made groundbreaking achievements as the first Assamese in their respective fields (Governance, Politics, Sports, and Awards). From pioneering roles in science and politics to influential contributions in arts and sports, these trailblazers have set impressive benchmarks. In this article, we highlight the notable "firsts" from Assam.
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First in Assam: Government, Politics, and Sports
- Radio Station - Guwahati and Shillong (estd. 1 July 1948)
- Film Studio- Jyoti Chitrtoban , Guwahati( estd. 1961)
- High Court- Guwahati High Court (1948)
- Bridge Over Brahmaputra - Saraighat Bridge (1962)
- University- Gauhati University (1948)
- Medical School - Berry White Medicall College Dibrugrah (1902)
- Medical College - Dibrugrah Meidcal College (1947)
- Mental Hospital- Tezpur Mental Hospital
- Printing Press- Mission Press Shivsagar
- Printing Book- Dharma Pustak by Atmaram Sharmah in 1813
- Lok Adalat- Hajo
- First Collage- Cotton College
- First Graduate - Anandaram Baruah
- IAS-Anandaram Baruah
- First Assamese Governor- Bishnuram Medhi (Madras)
- First Assamese President of India- Fakruddin Ali ahmed
- Doctor Of Philsophy (Ph D) from London University- Maidul Islam Baruah
- Film Maker- Jyoti Prashad Agarwala
- Chief Justice of High Court- Haliram Deka
- Chief Justice Of supreme Court-
First Women Of Assam in Various Fields
- Women Doctor- Dr. Rajani Prabha Saikia
- Women Graduate- Sukhlata and Sadhulata Duarah.
- Women Minister of Union Cabinet-Renuka Devi Borkotoky
- Women Justice of high court- Meera Sharama
- Women ACS- - Suchibrota Raichowdhary
- Women IAS- Parul Das
First Assamese And First IN Assam
- Recipient of gold in Asian Games- Bhogeswar Baruah
- Cabinet Minister of Union Cbinet- Fakruddin Ali Ahemd
- D Lit of London University - Surya Kumar Bhuyan
- Assamese Lexicographer- Jaduram Deka Baruah
- Recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award - Jatindranath Duwarah (Banphool), 1952
- Recipient of Jnanpith Award. - Dr Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya (Mrityunjay), 1979
- Recipient of Padm Bhushan (Woman) -
- Pushpalata Das, 1999
- Recipient of Padmashree (Woman) - Amal Prbha Das, 1954
- First Assamese movie - Joymati
- First Assamese colour movie - Bhaiti, 1972
- First bridge over Brahmaputra - Saraighat
- Bridge (1962)
- First Daily news paper in Assam,- Dainik
- Batori (1935)
- First English news paper in Assam - Assam Tribune (1946)
- First Assamese International award Winner
- Film - Sagarlai Bahudoor
- RTI Award 2010 - Akhil Gogoi
- First Daily news paper in Assam - DainikBatori (1935)
- First English news paper in Assam - Assam Tribune (1946)
- Arjun Award- Bhogeshwar Baruah
- Arjun Award Women - Manalisha Baruah Mehta
- Sport parson who take part in Olympic- TaliMeran AO
- Movie Nominated for Oscar- Village Rockstar
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