Indira P.P. Bora had received many prestigious awards and fellowships in recognition of her valuable work in performing arts world. Notables among them are:

• Padmashree Award from Govt. of India
• Guru Gopinath Natya Puraskaram, highest national arts award from Govt. of Kerala
• National Sangeet Natak Academy Award for 1996 for her contribution towards development of Sattriya dance.
• Senior Fellowship from Department of Culture, Govt. of India for research in Sattriya dance.
• Jonaki award for distinguished performing woman artist.
• Best Artist Award from Assam Silpi Samiti.
State Bishnu Rava Award in 2004.