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