Yuva Puraskar
26-Aug-2022
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IMPHAL, Aug 25: Sonia Khundrakpam has been selected for Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2022.
She is among 23 writers selected for the award on the basis of recommendations made by the jury comprising three members each in the concerned language.
Sonia Khundrakpam has been selected for the award for her Manipuri novel Loiyumba.
The award in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a cheque of Rs 50,000 would be presented to the awardees at a special function to be held later, according to a press release issued by Sahitya Akademi Secretary Dr K Sreenivasarao.