Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 22: Hindi Sahitya Mandal Jammu (HSM-J) here today awarded Navlekhan Tej Puraskar-2021 to young writer Naresh Kumar Khajuria.
Dr. Arvinder Sngh Amn, Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Literature was the chief guest on this occasion whereas well known Hindi short story writer Prof. Kiran Bakshi presided over the function.
Dr. Chanchal Dogra, president HSM-J; Shekhar Gulati, member of Tej Bhan Gulati family and Naresh Kumar Khajuria shared the dais.
The award has been given to Naresh Khajuria for his collection of Hindi poetry titled ‘Pita Ke Khet’. A cash of Rs. 11,000, Doshala, Shriphal and citation was given as award to Khajuria in the memory of Late Tej Bhan Gulati with the support of his family.
Rakesh Abrol, general secretary HSM-J introduced the dignitaries and invited them on the dais.
Dr. Chanchal Dogra extended formal welcome address to all present on the occasion.
Dr. Pawan Khajuria read out the introduction of Naresh Khajuria.
Sanjiv Bhasin, vice president HSM-J read out the citation prepared for presentation to Naresh Khajuria.
A paper on the qualitative merits craft, creativity and life of Khajuria was presented by Maharaj Krishan Santoshi, a renowned Hindi writer.
Proceedings of the programme were conducted by Uma Sharma, literary secretary HSM-J.
Shamindra Kumar, senior vice president HSM-J extended vote of thanks.
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