Question

Who has been chosen for the $2017$ Saraswati Samman?

• A. Vijay Tendulkar
• B. Sitanshu Yashaschandra
• C. Ramakanta Rath
• D. Sri Ramayana Mahanveshanam

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Sitanshu Yashaschandra

Sitanshu Yashaschandra, the Gujarati poet, playwright and academic, has been selected for the $2017$ Saraswati Samman for his collection of verses titled 'Vakhar'. The award is presented by the KK Birla Foundation, a literary and cultural organisation that also gives the Vyas Samman for Hindi and Bihari Puraskar for Hindi and Rajasthani writers of Rajasthan. It is the highest recognition in the field of Indian literature in the country and carries a citation, a plaque and award money of Rs $15$ lakh.