Bhubaneswar: Renowned children’s literature writer, biographer, culture lover and popular columnist Prof Dash Benhur (Jitendra Narayan Dash) has been nominated for Nabagunjara Samman Puraskar-2023 awarded by Nabagunjara Sanskruti Manch of Bhubaneswar.
Prof Dash Benhur has gained popularity as a leading intellectual in the field of Odia literature, culture and creativity over the last half century. His creative genius has had a profound impact on the children and teenagers of Odisha.
Prof Dash will be presented with a copper plaque citation, cash reward and a uttariya (stole) by the Nabagunjara Sanskruti Manch at a felicitation ceremony to be held on 14th October in the premises of Budha Mandir here.