The government has announced that the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri will be posthumously conferred upon late Chaman Arora for his book Ik Hor Ashwthama. The book, a collection of short stories, was unanimously selected by a three-member jury following the official selection process. The award will be presented to his family member or nominee at a special ceremony in New Delhi on March 8, 2025.
Key Highlights
Winner Details
- Award Winner: Late Chaman Arora
- Award Category: Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri literature
- Awarded Book: Ik Hor Ashwthama (Short Stories)
Selection
- Selection Process: Chosen unanimously by a three-member jury
- Approval: Given by Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi
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Award Presentation
- Award Presentation Date: March 8, 2025
- Venue: New Delhi
Award Components
- A casket with an engraved copper plaque
- A cash prize of ₹1 lakh
- Organized by: Ministry of Culture & Sahitya Akademi
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Late Chaman Arora Honored with Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for Dogri Literature |
| Awardee | Late Chaman Arora |
| Award | Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 (Dogri) |
| Book | Ik Hor Ashwthama (Short Stories) |
| Selection | Unanimously chosen by a three-member jury |
| Approval | Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi |
| Award Ceremony | March 8, 2025 |
| Prize | ₹1 lakh + casket with an engraved copper plaque |
| Organizer | Ministry of Culture & Sahitya Akademi |
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