Ashutosh Parida Wins 47th Sarala Puraskar

# Ashutosh Parida Wins 47th Sarala Puraskar ### Why in News? Odia poet and scientist Dr. **Ashutosh Parida** was selected for the **47th** **Sarala Puraskar** for his **2024** poetry collection ‘**Bishwas De Pruthwi**’. ### What is the Sarala Puraskar? - **Sarala Puraskar** is a major literary award for Odia literature. - It is instituted by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust and recognises an outstanding literary work each year. - Parida will receive the award for ‘**Bishwas De Pruthwi**’, making the title-author association the key exam fact. ### Exam Connect - **47th** **Sarala Puraskar** → **Ashutosh Parida** - **Winning work** → **Bishwas De Pruthwi** - **Language** → Odia