In a first, Assam government awarded 99 non-gazetted state government employees for their dedication, work ethics and punctuality. The event took place on Friday on the occasion of Lok Kalyan Diwas to mark the death anniversary of Assam's first Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna, Gopinath Bordoloi. The awardees were given a year's extension of service with ₹25,000 and a citation.