Hemoprova Chutia

Hemoprova Chutia (born September 22, 1955 She has received various awards and honours for her contribution in the art, including the Assam Gourav award presented by the Government of Assam in 2022.

Early life and career Hemoprova was born on September 22, 1955, in the village of Photikachowa Abhoypuria in the district of Dibrugarh, located in the state of Assam. Her father worked as a primary school teacher. Due to circumstances, she was only able to complete her education up to matriculation level.

Awards and honours 2023: Awarded the Padma Shri in New Delhi by a President of India, Droupadi Murmu in the field of Art. 2021: Received the Assam Gaurav award, one of the highest civilian awards presented by the Government of Assam. 2018-2020: Received the Aai Kanaklata Award, Bakul Bon Award, state government’s Hand-loom and textile award for her weaving.