Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (PTI) Noted poet and fiction writer Devdas Chhotray on Sunday received the 46th Sarala Puraskar for his contribution to literature.

Prominent Hindi poet and writer, Professor Savita Singh presented the award, which comprises a copper plaque, citation and an award amount of Rs 7 lakh, to Chhotray for his short-story collection ‘Matinee Show’.

The Sarala Puraskar, instituted by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), is given annually for the best literary achievement.

Legendary Odissi musician and vocalist Guru Ramhari Das and painter Baladev Maharatha were also conferred with the ‘Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman’. Both artistes received a citation, plaque and Rs 2.5 lakh each.

Presiding over the function, IMPaCT Trustee Paramita Panda said Chhotray has alway

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