Noted Odia writer Achyutananda Pati will get the 34th edition of the prestigious Sarala Award for his novel Chaa'ru Chaitanya Paryanta and overall literary achievements.
The award consists of cash of `2.5 lakh and a citation.
Besides, two more notable personalities of the State will be honoured for their valuable contributions in their respective fields. They are singer Pranab Patnaik and artist Gokul Bihari Patnaik. They will receive a cash award of `51,000 each along with citations.
A function will be held on October 26 at the Jayadev Bhawan here to felicitate Pati along with other awardees. Eminent Kolkata-based writer Shirshendu Mukhapadhyaya will be the chief guest at the function.
The annual Sarala Award has been instituted since 1979 by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), the charitable wing of the IMFA Group, the leading and the only fully integrated producer of ferroalloys in India. The Sarala Award is recognised as the foremost literary award of the State.