As many as four writers were felicitated for their remarkable contribution in literature world by Spanin on Saturday. Among them Head of English department and Dean of language at Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) Dr Vinod Kumar was bestowed with Spanin literature Acclamation Award along with cash prize of Rs1001 for his marvelous piece of writing in Pandrah Dhwani Natak.
An avid writer, Dr vinod is also a noted poet, director and actor. As many as his 50 plays, based on social issue had been telecasted in nations leading channel Doordarshan and popular radio frequency Aakashwani. Around ten books both in Hindi and English language has been published till date.
Expressing his happiness on the achievements Dr Vinod said, “I am humbled. I have been writing from last 40 years and my work getting recognized at this platform is a matter of pride for me. I had showcased my work all across the country and it delights me to discover that people across the length and breadth of the country know me for my work.”
Dr Vinod feels that the work of upcoming budding writers is far better than that of past ones. He said, “Young writers are serving condimental stories in front of their readers which old writers use to lack. Moreover, earlier writers use to write plays on mythology themes only but now writers add technicality in their themes.”
Along with him posthumous writer of Madhya Pradesh Dr Vilash Guptey was also felicitated. Spanin literature Acclamation Awards are presented to those writers of the country who had done outstanding work in their area but have failed to get acknowledgment from the society. The award was presented by eminent personalities - Balbir Dutt, Dr Ashok Priyadarshi, Dr Shrawan Kumar Goswami, Dr Shiv Shankar Mishra, Dr Maya Prasad, and Sister Mery Grace.