Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for Dogri literature for the book 'Ik Hor Ashwthama'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Chaman Arora

Explanation:

• Chaman Arora was posthumously honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 for his short story collection "Ik Hor Ashwathama" in Dogri literature.
• The award was conferred by the Sahitya Akademi, India's national academy of letters, and approved by its president, Madhav Kaushik.
• The selection was made by a three-member jury, which unanimously chose Arora's work for its literary excellence.
• The award ceremony is scheduled for March 8, 2025, in New Delhi, where the award will be presented to a family member or nominee of the late author.
• The award comprises a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

Information Booster:

• Chaman Arora was a prominent Dogri writer known for his short stories, plays, and translations.
• He served on the Sahitya Akademi Dogri Advisory Board from 2008 to 2013.
• His work "Ik Hor Ashwathama" is celebrated for its compelling narratives and contribution to Dogri literature.
• The Sahitya Akademi Award is one of India's highest literary honors, established in 1954, to recognize outstanding works in various Indian languages.
• The award aims to promote and preserve India's rich linguistic and literary heritage.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Padma Sachdev: A renowned Dogri poet and novelist, she was the first modern woman poet in Dogri. She passed away in 2021 and was not the recipient of the 2024 award.
(c) Mohan Singh: A noted Dogri writer, but he did not receive the 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award.
(d) Ved Rahi: A prominent Dogri author and filmmaker, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his short story collection "Aale".