KOLKATA, Oct 10: The Sutra Committee has resolved to confer the prestigious 'Sutra Samman' for the year 2025 upon the young poet from Kolkata, Dr. Sunil Kumar Sharma. This award, instituted in the memory of folk poet Thakur Puran Singh and conferred annually for poetry, will be presented to Dr. Sharma on 25 October 2025 at Kondagaon, the cultural town of Chhattisgarh. The felicitation will take place during a literary gathering jointly organized under the aegis of 'Sutra' and the literary magazine 'Kaksad'.
Dr. Sharma is recognized as a promising voice in contemporary Hindi poetry. His verse captures the raw textures of everyday life with the spark of hope. Alongside poetry, he has contributed significantly to the field of technology, with poetry and ghazal collections published by Vani Prakashan and several research-oriented works to his credit.
Since its inception in 1997, the Thakur Puran Singh Memorial 'Sutra Samman' has honored one emerging poet or writer each year, with the 2025 award marking its 28th conferment. |
