Vinod Kumar Shukla, écrivain hindi, devient le premier de Chhattisgarh à remporter le prix littéraire indien Jnanpith. Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla becomes first from Chhattisgarh to win India's top literary award, Jnanpith.

Vinod Kumar Shukla, écrivain hindi, a reçu le prestigieux 59e prix Jnanpith en 2024, devenant le premier écrivain de Chhattisgarh à recevoir le plus haut honneur littéraire de l'Inde. Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has been awarded the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award for 2024, becoming the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive India's highest literary honor. Shukla, un poète, romancier et conteur de 88 ans, est célébré pour son langage simple et son style narratif novateur. Shukla, an 88-year-old poet, novelist, and storyteller, is celebrated for his simple language and innovative narrative style. Le prix comprend un prix en argent de Rs 11 lakh, une statue de bronze de Saraswati, et une citation. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh, a bronze statue of Saraswati, and a citation.