Banga Bibhushan
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Banga Bibhushan Samman (Bengali: বঙ্গবিভূষণ) is a title instituted by the West Bengal government to honour the services of personalities in various fields.[1] The Banga Ratna Samman and the Banga Bhushan Samman ("Bengal ornament" বঙ্গ ভূষণ) awards are also granted.
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Banga Bibhushan | |
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State Civilian award | |
Awarded for | Services of personalities in various fields |
Sponsored by | Government of West Bengal |
Location | West Bengal |
Reward(s) | ₹200,000 |
First awarded | 2011 |
Highlights | |
Total awarded | 22 |
First winner | Amala Shankar |
Last winner | Ustad Ali Ahmed Hussein Khan |
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The award was conceived by Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, on 25 July 2011.[2]