Awards / Honors 25 August 2026
Renowned Odia Poet Dr. Asutosh Parida Selected for 47th Sarala Puraskar 2026
Why in the News?
Renowned Odia poet, essayist, and former scientist Dr. Asutosh Parida has been selected for the prestigious 47th Sarala Puraskar (2026) for his poetry anthology titled 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'.
Key Features / Major Points:
Awarded Work: The poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi', published by Prabha Publication in 2024, was chosen for Odisha's premier literary honor.
Award Components: Includes a cash prize of ₹7 lakh, a citation, and a copper plaque (Tamra Pattika).
Presentation Ceremony: The official award ceremony will take place in Bhubaneswar on October 25, 2026.
About the Recipient: Apart from his literary contributions, Dr. Asutosh Parida is a former scientist at CSIR-IMMT (Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology).
Static GK Facts:
Sarala Puraskar: Established Year: 1979 | Founders: Industrialist Dr. Banshidhar Panda and Late Ila Panda.
Presenting Body: Instituted by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) to recognize outstanding contributions to Odia literature.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who has been selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar (2026)?
A: Dr. Asutosh Parida
Q: For which poetry collection was Dr. Asutosh Parida chosen for the Sarala Puraskar 2026?
A: Bishwas De Pruthwi
Q: Which trust institutes the annual Sarala Puraskar for Odia literature?
A: Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT)