Who was awarded the 25th Vyasa Samman?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) Dr. Sunita Jain

Explanation

Dr. Sunita Jain, a renowned Hindi scholar and poet, was awarded the 25th Vyasa Samman in 2015 for her poetry collection "Kshama". The Vyasa Samman is a prestigious literary award given annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation to recognize outstanding Hindi literary work by an Indian author. The award carries a cash prize of ₹4 lakh, and it was conferred upon her by the then Governor of West Bengal, K.N. Tripathi.

Dr. Sunita Jain’s work "Kshama" is highly regarded for its deep philosophical insights and poetic expression, focusing on themes of forgiveness and human emotions. The Vyasa Samman is one of the most significant accolades in Hindi literature.

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• Awarded For: Dr. Sunita Jain was awarded for her poetry collection "Kshama".

• Vyasa Samman: Instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation, it recognizes excellence in Hindi literature.

• Cash Prize: The award comes with a cash prize of ₹4 lakh.

• Award Ceremony: The award was conferred by West Bengal Governor K.N. Tripathi in 2015.

• Eligibility: The Vyasa Samman is given annually to outstanding literary works in Hindi by Indian citizens.