The fourth ‘ASUDEV ART SCHOLARSHIP’ initiated by ASUDEV ART FOUNDATION (A non-profit family trust in memory of pioneer Assam Artist ASUDEV) will be awarded to MISS PRANTIKA SAHA, presently pursuing her Masters in Fine Arts in the Department of Design (Ceramics & Glass) at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. She had also completed her Bachelors in Fine Arts, from the same department & University during 2024-2025. She had her schooling from PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya New Bongaigaon. The annual scholarship consists of a one-time financial grant of Rs.50,000, a citation and a memento. The scholarship is available for eligible students under 28 years of age and a domicile of Assam pursuing Masters in Visual Arts in any Institution outside North-East India, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India. The ‘ASUDEV ART SCHOLARSHIP~2025’ will be presented on the 108th birth anniversary of pioneer Assam Artist ASUDEV, in a function to be held in the premises of ASUDEV ART FOUNDATION, Ulubari Guwahati on Saturday 13 December 2025. ABOUT THE PODCAST: PIXEL NARRATIVES WITH ANUTOSH:Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

SAJIB MAHANTA“I am driven by a commitment to WASH services governance, with experience across East Africa and Asia in partnership development, sanitation financing, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. I believe in knowledge co-production as a key approach to addressing persistent challenges in water and sanitation services.”EDUCATIONOctober 2021 - April 2023M.Sc. Water Management and GovernanceUNESCO-IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, NetherlandsRecipient of Rotary International Global Grant ScholarshipJuly 2016 - June 2018M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource ManagementTERI School of Advanced Studies, IndiaJune 2012 - July 2015B.Sc. Honors BotanyRamjas College, University of Delhi, IndiaSchool Education:Kendriya Vidyalaya Khanapara, GuwahatiVISITING LECTURER:Haryana Institute of Public Administration(Waste Management, 2019).International exchange student: Japan Govt. /JICA.Volunteer at Agumbe Rainforest Centre, India.PERSONAL PROJECTSIHE Activism Club: Organizing activitiesaround social inclusion, and gender sensitivity in water.ABOUT THE PODCAST: 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh.Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

1989: M.SC. Botany, Gauhati University1990: LLB, Gauhati UniversityAssam Civil Service officer with 30+ years in key administrative roles including Deputy Commissioner, State Mission Director (ASRLM),and Commissioner & Secretary to The Government of Assam.Active Rotarian and General Secretary, Assam Women & Child Welfare Society.She had served the Government of Assam in various administrative capacities.From 2010 to 2012, she was posted as SDO (Civil), Majuli. Thereafter, from 2013 to 2015, she served as the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat and Nalbari. Between 2016 and August 2020, she held the position of Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Nalbari and Kamrup Metro. Subsequently, from September 2020 to November 2023, she was entrusted with the role of State Mission Director, Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM).From December 2023 to October 2024, she served as Deputy Commissioner, Baksa, and in October 2024, she briefly held the charge of Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam.She joined the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Assam as Registrar after retirement.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...