Odia Poet Prativa Satpathy to Receive Gangadhar National Award

The Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023 will be conferred upon the renowned Odia poet Prativa Satpathy by Sambalpur University on its 58th foundation day on January 5. The award, instituted in 1989, recognizes excellence in the field of poetry and is named after the eminent Odia poet Gangadhar Meher. Over the years, many distinguished poets have received the award, and Prativa Satpathy is the latest recipient. This award aims to honor poets who have made significant contributions to the literary world.

Key Points

• Recipient: Prativa Satpathy, an acclaimed Odia poet and Sahitya Akademi Award winner, will be honored with the Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023.
• Award Ceremony: The award will be presented on the occasion of Sambalpur University’s 58th foundation day on January 5, 2025.

Award History

• The Gangadhar National Award, named after Gangadhar Meher, was established in 1989 and first awarded in 1991.
• The award has been presented annually during the university’s foundation day celebrations.

Award Details

• The award includes a citation, shawl, and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.
• Previous recipients include notable poets such as Gulzar, Kedar Nath Singh, and Ayyapa Panikar.

About Prativa Satpathy

• Prativa Satpathy became prominent in the 1960s with her work ‘Sesha Janha.’
• Her writings have been translated into various Indian and foreign languages.
• She is also the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Award Criteria

• The award is given for excellence in poetry and is conferred after a thorough selection process, often delayed by a year.
• The Gangadhar National Award honors poets who have made an impact on the literary world, specifically in poetry.