Which award is conferred for outstanding contributions to Chhattisgarhi language and literature?

Mukutdhara Samman
Veer Narayan Singh Samman
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Samman
Sundarlal Sharma Samman

The correct answer is: Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Samman.

The Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Samman is a literary award conferred by the Government of Chhattisgarh for outstanding contributions to Chhattisgarhi language and literature. It is named after Pt. Ravishankar Shukla, a renowned Hindi writer and freedom fighter from Chhattisgarh. The award was instituted in 2001 and is given annually to a writer who has made significant contributions to the field of Chhattisgarhi literature. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Mukutdhara Samman is a literary award conferred by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for outstanding contributions to Hindi language and literature.
  • Veer Narayan Singh Samman is a literary award conferred by the Government of Chhattisgarh for outstanding contributions to Chhattisgarhi literature and culture.
  • Sundarlal Sharma Samman is a literary award conferred by the Government of Chhattisgarh for outstanding contributions to Chhattisgarhi literature and journalism.