Late Chaman Arora Honored with Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for Dogri Literature

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

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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