The films made in Assamese language were not considered until the 3rd National Film Awards ceremony held in September 1956 . However , only Certificate of Merit was issued in this ceremony as no film was found suitable for the " President 's Silver Medal " . The 1955 Phani Sarma directorial film '' Piyali Phukan '' received the first Certificate of Merit . Later in the 6th National Film Awards the 1958 film '' Ronga Police '' , directed by Nip Barua , became the first film to receive the president 's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Assamese
6th National Film Awards
6th National Film Awards
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese