Rajkumar Bhubonsana to be conferred Manipur State Award for Literature
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 25 2019:
Author Rajkumar Bhubonsana has been chosen for the prestigious Manipur State Award for Literature, the higher highest official recognition of Manipuri literature for the year 2018-19 .
A press release issued by Director, Language Planning & Implementation, GoM stated that the award will be presented at the Manipuri Language Day Celebration at the main auditorium, JNMDA on July 20 .
The State Govt will be presenting the award for his book, "Kellaba Unasing", a collection of poems published in 2014, it said and added that he has been recommended for the award by the board of eminent persons formed by the Goverment.
The award is instituted by the State Government from 2008 with a view to honour the Manipuri writers and recognise their contributions to Manipuri Literature.
The award is presented every year to the author of the most outstanding book, first published during the last five years, it stated.
At present, the award includes a plaque, citation, shawl and a cash of Rs 3,00,000.Rajkumar Bhubonsana of Sega Road Konjeng Hajari Leikai Imphal is one of the noted poets of modern Manipuri literature and he is also a recipient of several literary awards including Sahitya Akademy Award (2002) .