The correct answer is: b) Department of Art & Culture.
The Manipur State Award for Literature is a literary award given by the Government of Manipur to writers in the Meitei language. It was instituted in 1972 and is awarded annually to the best work of literature published in the previous year. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, a citation, and a memento.
The Department of Art & Culture is the nodal department of the Government of Manipur for the promotion of art, culture, and literature. It is responsible for organizing various cultural events and festivals, as well as for providing financial assistance to artists and writers.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Manipur Sahitya Parishad is a non-governmental organization that promotes the Meitei language and literature.
- Manipur State Kala Akademi is a government organization that promotes the arts in Manipur.
- Directorate of Education is a government organization that is responsible for the education system in Manipur.