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Vinod Kumar Shukla Awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award

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Vinod Kumar Shukla Awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award

TopicDetails
Event59th Jnanpith Award
RecipientVinod Kumar Shukla
Age88 years
FieldShort story writing, poetry, essays
SignificanceFirst writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award
Language12th Hindi writer to be honored
Selection CommitteeChaired by Pratibha Ray, members include Madhav Kaushik, Damodar Mauzo, etc.
Award Components₹11 lakh, a bronze Saraswati statue, and a citation
Notable Works"Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi", "Naukar Ki Kameez", "Sab Kuch Hona Bacha Rahega"
Adaptation"Naukar Ki Kameez" adapted into a film by Mani Kaul
Award HistoryEstablished in 1961, first awarded in 1965 to G. Sankara Kurup

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