Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious Rajya Alankaran Awards to 36 distinguished individuals and institutions during the grand closing ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 in Nava Raipur. Awardees were recognized for outstanding contributions across literature, journalism, sports, arts, tribal welfare, agriculture, social service, women’s empowerment and public life.
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RAIPUR, November 3: The closing ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav 2026 witnessed a grand celebration of excellence and public service as Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the state’s prestigious Rajya Alankaran Awards upon 36 eminent individuals and institutions.
Organized in Nava Raipur on the occasion of the 26th Foundation Day of Chhattisgarh, the ceremony recognized exceptional contributions in the fields of literature, art, culture, journalism, sports, agriculture, tribal welfare, social service, women’s empowerment, education, law, cooperative development and public administration.
The state government described the awards as a tribute to individuals and organizations whose work has significantly contributed to Chhattisgarh’s social, cultural and developmental journey.
Journalism, Literature and Culture Shine at Awards Ceremony
The Rajya Alankaran Awards also recognized distinguished contributions to journalism, literature and cultural preservation.
The Chandulal Chandrakar Smriti Patrakarita Puraskar (Hindi Print Media) was conferred on Pramod Kumar Sahu of Raipur for his outstanding contribution to journalism. The Chandulal Chandrakar Smriti Patrakarita Puraskar (Hindi Electronic Media) was jointly awarded to Barun Sakhajee and Rasika Pandey for their notable work in broadcast journalism.
The Madhukar Kher Smriti Journalism Award (English Print Media) was presented to Shishir Roy Chowdhury of Raipur in recognition of his distinguished contribution to English-language journalism.
Senior journalist and writer Anant Vijay of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, received the Pandit Madhavrao Sapre National Creativity Award for his notable contribution to creative writing and the promotion of Hindi literature.
In the field of literature, Dr Bihari Lal Sahu was honoured with the Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Samman, while Durga Prasad Parkar received the Lala Jagdalpuri Sahitya Award for his contribution to regional literature and folk poetry.
Recognition for Sports, Folk Arts and Cinema
Sports achievers were also celebrated at the state function.
Sanju Devi received the Gundadhur Samman for excellence in sports, while archer Toman Kumar was honoured with the Maharaja Praveer Chandra Bhanjdev Samman.
In the field of performing arts, Dr Purushottam Chandrakar was conferred the Habib Tanvir Samman for his contribution to theatre, while Chetan Lal Dewangan received the Dr Teejan Bai Samman for preserving and promoting Pandavani.
Film personalities Karan Khan (Syed Tahir Ali) and Mohan Sundrani were also honoured for their contributions to Hindi and Chhattisgarhi cinema.
Awards Recognize Social Service and Tribal Welfare
A number of institutions and individuals working for social change, tribal development and women’s empowerment were honoured during the ceremony.
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Smriti Samman was presented to Duman Lal Dhruv for tribal social awareness and upliftment, while Lok Aastha Seva Sansthan received the Minimata Samman for women’s empowerment initiatives.
Satya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Nava Raipur, received the Dr Bhanwar Singh Porte Adivasi Seva Puraskar for its contribution to tribal welfare and community service.
Agriculture, Cooperative Sector and Public Service Also Honoured
The Dr Khubchand Baghel Krishak Ratna Award went to Punnidas Bhatt for his work in agriculture, while Prathmik Kuduk Machhua Sahakari Samiti received the Thakur Pyarelal Singh Award for excellence in the cooperative sector.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Suresh Kumar Dhruv was honoured with the Pandit Lakhanlal Mishra Samman for outstanding achievements in criminal investigation.
UltraTech Cement Limited, Kukurdih Unit, was recognised with the Late Ramanuj Pratap Singhdeo Smriti Shram Yashasvi Award for notable contributions to the labour sector.
Rajyotsav Celebrates State’s Talent and Legacy
The Rajya Alankaran Awards highlighted the diverse achievements of individuals and institutions working in fields ranging from folk art and literature to justice, healthcare, rural tourism and social welfare.
Officials said the awards not only recognize excellence but also inspire the younger generation to contribute to the development of Chhattisgarh and uphold the state’s rich cultural and social heritage.
365 Takeaway
The Rajya Alankaran Awards remain Chhattisgarh’s highest civilian recognition for outstanding public contribution. By honouring 36 achievers from diverse fields, the state celebrated excellence, preserved its cultural legacy and reinforced the importance of public service, creativity and community development in shaping Chhattisgarh’s future.