literature should be universally acceptable, said Supreme Court Judge Justice Dipak Misra while inaugurating the 12th Kadambini National Writers’ Conference and 7th Patrika Haata on Sunday at KIIT Campus here.
Addressing the gathering, renowned writer Dr Chitra Mudgal lamented that writers, poets, scientists and artists are not getting due respect in India. Renowned Hindi poet and Professor of Patna University Arbind Kamal said Odia literature and Odisha have impacted national life. Among others, renowned Bengali film director, producer and writer Buddhadeb Dasgupta, renowned cine critic and editor of film India Worldwide Uma Dacuna and Tirupati-based Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapitha VC Prof Harekrishna Satapathy spoke.
On the occasion, Kadambini Saraswata Samman- 2014 was given to Odisha Sahitya Academy president and Editor of Odia daily the Samaya Satakadi Hota. Besides, Anusuya Nanda, Editor of Sansar, was felicitated with Kadambini Editor Award, whereas Prafulla Sadangi was felicitated with the Best Distributor Award. Dr Santanu Acharya presided over the inaugural function while, KIIT, KISS and Kadambini Media limited founder Dr Achyuta Samanta gave welcome address. Dr Iti Samanta proposed vote of thanks.