Abbreviation | KKF |
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Formation | 1990 |
Type | National Charity organization |
Purpose | Promoting excellence in the field of Science & Technology, Art & Culture and Journalism |
Headquarters | 113 Park Street 9th Floor Kolkata-700016 |
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Region served
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India |
Website | Official website |
The Kamal Kumari Foundation is a charitable trust in Assam established in 1990 in the fond memory of Kamal Kumari Barooah, the remarkable matriarch of the Khongiya Barooah family of Thengal, Assam. It has been able to achieve acclaim and renown in the entire North eastern region of India for its charitable and constructive activities.
Since its inception, the foundation has been actively participating in the promotion of various fields that includes
Besides the foundation has also borne the full cost of publication of the volume "150 years of Journalism in Assam" which was brought out by the Celebration Committee of 150 years of Journalism in Assam.
The foundation confers three national awards annually to individual or group with an objective to promote excellence in the field of Science & Technology, Art & Culture and Journalism. The awards are
Each award carries Rs 2 lakh, a trophy, a chadar and a citation.