BHUBANESWAR, SEP 20
The prestigious Sarala Puraskar, awarded annually by the IMFA Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) for outstanding literary achievement, will be presented this year to renowned feminist writer Sarojini Sahoo. She is being honored for her novel Asthira Pada, published by Srujan India in 2019. The award ceremony will take place on October 26, where Sahoo will receive a plaque and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
Additionally, the ‘Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman’ for lifetime excellence in the arts has also been announced for 2024. This year, the award will be given to sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo and renowned singer Tansen Singh. Each will receive a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award of Rs 2 lakh.
The Sarala Puraskar, established by eminent Odia industrialist Dr. Bansidhar Panda and his wife Ila Panda in 1980, has been continuously awarded by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT). The award ceremony will be held in Bhubaneswar on October 26, 2024.
