GUWAHATI: Dibrugarh University honoured renowned writer and novelist Nirupama Borgohain with the prestigious degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) (Honoris Causa) on May 24.
The event took place at the residence of Nirupama Borgohain in Guwahati, where Jiten Hazarika, the Vice-Chancellor, and Paramananda Sonowal, the Registrar of Dibrugarh University presented the degree to her.
As per media reports, it was initially decided that the honorary degree of D.Litt. was supposed to be conferred on Borgohain by the Vice President of India and the Chief Guest of the XXI Convocation of Dibrugarh University held on May 3, in the presence of the Chancellor of the University, Chief Minister of Assam, and several other eminent personalities; but due to health issues, Nirupama Borgohain was unable to attend.
Speaking on behalf of Dibrugarh University, the Vice-Chancellor said as per reports, "Nirupama Borgohain's literary prowess and commitment to the preservation of Assamese culture have been truly remarkable. Her works have not only enriched our literary heritage but also served as a source of inspiration for generations of writers. It is an honour for us to confer the D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) Degree upon her today."
Nirupama Borgohain is an Assamese journalist and novelist who has also won a Sahitya Akademi award for her novel ‘Abhiyatri’.
In the year 2015, she decided to return her Sahitya Akademi award in protest against the rising intolerance in society.
She was also a recipient of the Assam Valley Literary Award.
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