Who was the first recepient of Pahari Shikhar Samman given by Himachal State Government for literature?

Jaidev Kiran
Mian Goverdhan Singh
Shri Keshav
Bhawani Dutt Sharma

The correct answer is: B. Mian Goverdhan Singh

Mian Goverdhan Singh was a Hindi poet and writer from Himachal Pradesh. He was born in 1913 in the village of Ghumarwin in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. He received his early education in the village school and then went on to study at the Government College in Dharamshala. After completing his education, he worked as a teacher in various schools in Himachal Pradesh. He retired from his job in 1973 and then devoted himself to writing.

Mian Goverdhan Singh is best known for his poetry. He has written several collections of poetry, including “Pahari Geet”, “Pahari Kavita”, and “Pahari Natak”. His poetry is characterized by its simplicity and its use of local idioms and metaphors. He has also written several novels and short stories.

Mian Goverdhan Singh was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988 for his contributions to literature. He died in 1998 at the age of 85.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Jaidev Kiran is a Hindi poet and writer from Uttarakhand.
  • Shri Keshav is a Hindi poet and writer from Madhya Pradesh.
  • Bhawani Dutt Sharma is a Hindi poet and writer from Rajasthan.