Recognised Odia poet and short story writer Banaj Devi is all set to receive the 38th edition of the prestigious Sarala award for her short story compilation Kathapua.
- Sarala Puraskar is recognised as one of the foremost literary awards of Odisha
- The award comprises a cash award of Rs.5 lakh along with a citation.
- The Sarala Puraskar is instituted by Odia industrialist Dr Bansidhar Panda and Late Ila Pnada in 1979
- It has been continuously awarded by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust IMPaCT, the charitable wing of IMFA Group.
Other Awardees
- Pt. Guru Dr Ghasiram Mishra will be awarded ‘Ila Panda Sangeet Samman’,
- Dr Durga Prasad Das will receive ‘Ila Panda Chitrakala Samman’.
- Both of them will receive a cash award of Rs. 1,50,000 each and citations.
