Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 17: Hindi Sahitya Mandal (HSM) today conferred ‘Navlekhan Tej Puraskar’ to Rakesh Abrol, a well- known poet of Jammu.
The award was presented to Rakesh Abrol in a function organized by Hindi Sahitya Mandal (HSM) here today.
Dr. Rattan Lal Shant, senior writer was the chief guest on this occasion. Dr. Adarsh, a prominent Hindi writer from Udhampur presided over the function, whereas Dr. Chanchal Dogra, President, HSM, Shekhar Gulati and Rakesh Abrol shared the dais.
Speaking in his address Dr. Adarsh appreciated the efforts made by Hindi Sahitya Mandal, Jammu and the Gulati family for organizing such programmes and promoting Hindi language and the cultural activities.
Appreciating the poetic work of Rakesh Abrol, Dr. Adarsh said that the poetry of Abrol is reflection of nature in its varied hues.
Dr. Rattan Lal appreciated the poetry and the sensibility of Rakesh Abrol in bringing out his poetry in a simple and effective way.
The award was given to Rakesh Abrol for his poetry collection titled ‘Tumhare Liye’ and was given in the memory of Late Tej Bhan Gulati, carries a cash amount of Rs. 11,000/-, a shawl, Shreefall and a citation.
The jury of this award included Hindi writers Dr. Agnishekhar and Dr. Raj Kumar, and Prof. Rajni Bala, HoD, PG Hindi Deptt. University of Jammu.
A citation in praise of Rakesh Abrol was presented by Dr. Aruna Sharma. Shyam Bihari Janeja, a senior writer also expressed his views on the poetry of Rakesh Abrol.
Earlier Dr. Chanchal Dogra, President of Hindi Sahitya Mandal, welcomed the guests and gave a brief of the activities of the Mandal.
The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Uma Sharma, Literary secretary and Monto Dutta Sharma, acting Gen. Secretary, HSM-J.
The vote of thanks was extended by Sanjiv Bhasin.
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