Ahead of the state’s Foundation Day celebrations, the Chhattisgarh government has announced the recipients of this year’s Rajya Alankaran Puraskar, honouring individuals and institutions for distinguished contributions in journalism, literature, arts, social service, culture, agriculture, sports and public welfare.
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Raipur, Nov. 1: The Chhattisgarh government on Sunday announced the recipients of the prestigious Rajya Alankaran Puraskar during a press conference held in Raipur ahead of the state’s Foundation Day celebrations. The list of awardees was released by Culture Minister Rajesh Agrawal, who described the honours as a recognition of individuals and institutions that have made notable contributions to society and the state’s development.
A total of 41 State Decoration Awards will be conferred this year, including awards administered by the Culture Department as well as several other state departments. The honours cover a wide range of fields, including journalism, literature, arts and culture, social service, agriculture, sports, women’s empowerment and public welfare.
Among the prominent awardees announced were Duman Lal Dhruv for the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Smriti Samman, Sanju Devi of Korba for the Gundadhur Samman, Dr. Purushottam Chandrakar for the Habib Tanvir Samman, and several other personalities and institutions recognised for their contributions in cultural, social and developmental sectors.
The government also announced the introduction of two new award categories named after renowned folk artist Teejan Bai and social reformer Sant Ravidas, further expanding the state’s civilian honours framework. The Rajya Alankaran Puraskar ceremony forms a key part of the annual Rajyotsav celebrations marking the formation of Chhattisgarh on November 1, 2000. Considered among the state’s highest civilian honours, the awards seek to acknowledge excellence and public service across diverse fields, including journalism and media.
Khabar 365 Takeaway
With the announcement of the Rajya Alankaran Puraskar recipients, Chhattisgarh has once again highlighted the contributions of individuals and institutions working across journalism, culture, social service and public life. The honours reflect the state’s continued effort to celebrate achievement while inspiring future generations to contribute to Chhattisgarh’s development.