Lakhimi Baruah was named as one of the recipients of Padma Shri awards for 2021 in recognition of her efforts to financially empower Assamese women.
Social Work
She founded Konoklota Mahila Urban Cooperative Bank (KMUCB) in 1998 with the vision to provide underprivileged women with self-employment opportunities, encourage thrift, and educate on financial independence.
