IS Kangjam to be honoured with Gopal Sharma Award 2022
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16 2022:
The Gopal Sharma Award, 2022 will be conferred to the renowned writer of the State, Ibohal Singh Kangjam popularly known as I S Kangjam.
The award has been presented annually by the Sahitya Thoupang Lup (Sathoulup) and the award carries a cash prize of Rs 15,000 (Fifteen thousand rupees), citation and a shawl, said a press release by Sathoulup.
The award will be presented to IS Kangjam on World Poetry Day which falls on March 21 acknowledging his enormous contributions in Manipuri literature.
The writer who is the incumbent president of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad has authored more than 27 books till date and has been striving for the upliftment of Manipuri literature and language, added the press release.