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Sanjoy Hazarika receives Global Citizenship award

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The prestigious Tufts University’s Dr Jean Mayer Award for Global Citizenship this year goes to eminent journalist Sanjoy Hazarika.


Hazarika, the pride of North eastern India was awarded recognizing innovative work and initiatives in health and governance. Notably, previously the award have gone to personalities like Nobel laureates economist Amartya Sen, and South African freedom fighter Rev. Desmond Tutu.


Hazarika, received the award at a function on Friday and was honoured with a standing ovation at the Fletcher School of Diplomacy.

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Submitted by Hemanta Gogoi on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 18:28
CONGRATULATIONS! We are proud of you.
Bhaswati Goswami's picture

Submitted by Bhaswati Goswami on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 21:33
Kudos to Mr Hazarika for this very prestigious award. His commitment and dedication for the development of the region is known to all.
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Submitted by Pallavi Barua on Fri, 26/02/2010 - 02:17
Hearty Congratulations to Sanjoy Hazarika!
Jayanta Kumar Das's picture

Submitted by Jayanta Kumar Das on Fri, 26/02/2010 - 16:43
Congrats to Sanjay Hazarika. We are proud of you
Pramila Koparkar's picture

Submitted by Pramila Koparkar on Tue, 02/03/2010 - 20:59
Congratulations Sanjoyji! I was so happy to hear about the honour that you have brought to Assam and the nation.We look forward to further acheivements from you and pray for your success in your endeavours.

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