India News | Poet Sukrita Paul Kumar Wins 2023 Tagore Literary Prize

New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) The sixth edition of the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize was awarded to poet-critic Sukrita Paul Kumar for her book, "Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems".

An amount of USD 10,000, a Tagore statue and a certificate for contribution to literature was given to Kumar at the award ceremony on Monday.

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"Receiving the sixth Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize is a deeply humbling experience. This recognition not only validates my artistic journey but also emphasizes the universality of storytelling in connecting diverse cultures. I am profoundly thankful for this acknowledgement," said the 74-year-old poet.

Founded in 2018 by US-based publisher Peter Bundalo, the award is a platform for world peace, literature, art, education and human rights. It also recognises works towards human rights and world peace with the Social Achievement Prize.

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The Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize for social achievement was awarded to Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee for his contributions to societal welfare.

"Being awarded the Tagore Prize for Social Achievement is a profound honor. This recognition underlines the importance of addressing societal issues and underscores the impact of collective efforts in shaping a better world," said Banerjee in a statement.

Last year, the prize was given to journalist-author Raj Kamal Jha for his novel "The City and The Sea".

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