Santi Das Memorial Achievement Award 

SANTI DAS MEMORIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2026

1. Introduction (About the Award)

The "Santi Das Memorial Achievement Award" was initiated to remember and honor a dedicated veteran librarian Late Santi Das, the founder librarian of Sibsagar College and Librarian (i/c) of Dibrugarh University as well as the founder Secretary of ‘Sadou Asom Lekhika Samiti’, Dibrugarh Branch. She worked tirelessly and with great passion for Library and Information Science (LIS), helping and changing many lives. To keep her memory alive, her daughter Ms. Sudakshina Das Bordoloi and family started this award in 2023. It is given once every two years to honor outstanding women library professionals in Assam.

2. Award Overview & History

Launch Date: 22nd April, 2023 at Dibru College, Dibrugarh

1st Initiative taken by: Ms Dipika Das, Librarian, Dibru College, Dibrugarh

First Awardee (2023):

Women Librarians’ Association of Assam (WLAA) presented this award for the year 2023 to Ms. Chaya Sutradhar, former librarian of Women’s College, Tinsukia in the 1st Conference of Women Librarians’ Association of Assam held at Dibru College, Dibrugarh on 22nd April, 2022. She had been an exemplary librarian for many years and made significant contributions in the field of librarianship. Her dedication and unwavering commitment to the library service and the betterment of society have not gone unnoticed. Her tireless efforts and passion for the field have touched the lives of countless individuals, and WLAA recognized her invaluable contribution through this award. 

3. Components of the Award of worth (Rs 10,000/-)

The recipient of the award will be conferred with:

• A formal Citation detailing her achievements

• A traditional Shawl

• A traditional Xorai (symbol of respect and gratitude)

4. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the award, a candidate must strictly fulfill the following requirements:

• The Candidate must be a resident of Assam

• Gender: Female

• Age: Must be above 60 years of age at the time of nomination.

• The candidate must be employed as librarian or in an equivalent post in a library or information center of any institute.

• Regional/Professional/ Societal Scope: Must have rendered exceptional, impactful service and contributions specifically within the Library and Information Science (LIS) field of Assam and Society.

Contribution in LIS Field: (Special contribution in LIS Education, Innovative Contribution in the field of LIS, Notable publications, organised notable events, reciepient of any award etc)

Role in social activities: ( Literacy movement, Social movement, Voluntary social organizations etc.)

5. Selection and Nomination Process

• The selection process is built on merit, transparency, and peer recognition. 

• Invitation for Nominations: Formally signed nomination or recommendation letters are invited from institutional heads, LIS peers, or academic professionals. 

• Jury Evaluation: All received valid nomination/recommendation letters will be systematically compiled and placed before an independent, specially constituted Jury Board. The decision of the Jury Board regarding the final awardee will be absolute, binding, and final.

6. Enclosures Required

Please attach the following documents

• Detailed Bio-Data / CV of the Nominee.

• Recommendation Letter (Max 500 words)  detailing her Special contribution in LIS Education, Innovative Contribution in the field of LIS, Notable publications, organisation of notable events and role in  Literacy movement, Social movement, Voluntary social organizations etc. with signature)

• Age Proof Document (PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Service Book excerpt)

7. Submission Procedure

• • • Nominations must be submitted in the prescribed format

    • Send via email with subject line “Nomination for Santi Das Memorial Achievement Award- [Nominee Name]”. to womenlaassam@gmail.com or upload via Online Form clicking the link 

    • Ensure all mandatory documents are attached (see Checklist in Point 6).

    • Submit the completed form by September 25, 2026

    • Official Announcement of the 2026 Awardee and Award Conferral Ceremony: October 3, 2026