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Pratibha Ray Among Three Laureates Awarded Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
31 Mar
Summary
- Pratibha Ray, Lakhmi Khilani, and Abdus Samad were recommended for Sahitya Akademi Fellowship.
- The fellowship is the highest honour granted by the Sahitya Akademi.
- Ray is recognized for her profound storytelling and exploration of social issues.
The Sahitya Akademi has recommended its highest honour, the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, for three eminent writers. Pratibha Ray, a renowned Odia language writer, will receive the fellowship along with Sindhi writer Lakhmi Khilani and Urdu writer Abdus Samad. This prestigious award is granted by the Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous body under the ministry of culture, to individuals demonstrating exceptional merit and making significant, lasting contributions to Indian literature.
Pratibha Ray, a towering figure in Odia literature, is widely acclaimed for her profound storytelling, humanistic themes, and insightful exploration of social issues. Her celebrated works, including the novel "Yajnaseni," have been translated into numerous languages, garnering national and international recognition. Ray has authored over 50 books and previously received accolades such as the Jnanpith award, Sahitya Akademi award, and Sarala award.
She expressed her thankfulness to the Sahitya Akademi for selecting her for this rare distinction. The decision was made during the general council meeting of the Sahitya Akademi on Monday.
