Renowned novelist Surendra Verma selected for 2016 Vyas Samman
Q. Who has won the 2016 Vyas Samman?- Published on 20 Feb 17a. Surendra Verma
b. Surendra Singh
c. Surendra Mehta
d. Surendra Arora
ANSWER: Surendra Verma
Renowned Hindi litterateur and playwright Surendra Verma has been selected for 2016 Vyas Samman.
This is for his novel Kaatna Shami Ka Vriksha Padma Pankhuri Ki Dhar Se.
This novel was published in the year 2010.
The Vyas Samman is a literary award in India, first awarded in 1991 . It is awarded annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation and includes a cash payout of Rs 250,000 (as of 2005).
To be eligible for the award, the literary work must be in the Hindi language and have been published in the past 10 years.
