Padma Sachdev awarded Saraswati Samman

Q.  Which famous author and poet was selected for the Saraswati Samman for 2015?
- Published on 14 Apr 16

a. Padma Sachdev
b. Shobhaa De
c. Eunice De Souza
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Padma Sachdev
 
Author and poet Padma Sachdev on 12 April 2016 was selected for the prestigious Saraswati Samman for 2015 for her autobiography titled Chitt-Chete, written in Dogri language.
  • The book, published in 2007, links the personal trials and tribulations of the author with issues concerning society.
  • The Jammu born poet is the first lady poet of modern orientation in the Dogri language.
  • Some of the poetry collections she has published include “Meri Kavita Mere Geet” which has won the 1971 Sahitya Akademi Award.

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