In 2025, Vinod Kumar Shukla, a renowned Hindi writer, was awarded the 59th Jnanpith Award .
- Recognition: The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honor .
- First from Chhattisgarh: Shukla is the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive this award .
- Works: Shukla is known for his poetry collections and novels, including “Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi” and “Naukar Ki Kameez” . “Naukar Ki Kameez” was adapted into a film .
- Response: Upon receiving the award, Shukla expressed that it gave him a sense of responsibility and that he wished to write more but found it difficult to keep pace with life at his age . He also advised budding writers to have faith in themselves and keep writing .
- Award Details: The award includes ₹11 lakh, a bronze statue of Saraswati, and a citation .
