Rs. 1 Lakh To Those Who Make it To Guinness Records

Guwahati, Sep 4 : Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday declared that his government would provide Rs. one lakh as incentive to anyone from the state who finds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Gogoi made this announcement while congratulating Apuraj Barooah who made it to the Guiness Book of World Records earlier this year for his longest bromide scratch art feat.

The chief minister announced Rs one lakh as recognition of Barooah's rare feat and said his achievement will motivate and inspire many youngsters to excel in different spheres of life.