Her Excellency President Droupadi Murmu graced the 'Sahitya Aaj Tak' stage on Saturday, bestowing the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Awards.' This year, the cherished 'Lifetime Achievement' award was bestowed upon the renowned lyricist Gulzar. The nation’s top news channel, 'Aaj Tak,' has organized this three-day literary extravaganza at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
The event celebrated both seasoned writers and budding talents across diverse categories with the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Awards.' President Murmu personally honored these individuals with her esteemed presence.
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The 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Emerging Author Award' was presented to Sinivali.
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The 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Emerging Writer Award' was awarded to Amresh Dwivedi.
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'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Indian Language Talent Award' achieved by Bharat Khaini.
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Yatindra Mishra was honored with the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Popular Author Award.'
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The 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Indian Language Honor 2024' was given to Pradeep Dash.
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'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Best Work Award 2024' was bestowed upon Shivmurti.
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The esteemed 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Best Work Award 2024' was claimed by Usha Priyamvada.
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The notable lyricist Gulzar was honored with the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Lifetime Achievement Award.'
The awards such as 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Best Work Award' (Author), 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Best Work Award' (Authoress), 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Popular Writer Award,' and the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Indian Language Award' winners each received a cash prize of one lakh rupees, a memento, and a certificate of honor. Meanwhile, the winners of the 'Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Emerging Talent Award' in the popular category were given fifty thousand rupees, a memento, and a certificate of honor.
President Promises a Literary Gathering by Gulzar's Request
During the ceremony, lyricist Gulzar requested President Murmu to engage more with literary figures, emphasizing their crucial role in narrating stories of the nation's populace, of which she is the leader. Responding affirmatively, President Murmu expressed her intent to host a literary congregation, assuring her meetings with writers are heartfelt. “Rashtrapati Bhavan does not belong to just the President; it is a space for everyone connected to our nation. Anyone is welcome to visit, and I will ensure a literary meeting happens, with Gulzar as a special invitee,” she remarked warmly.
