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Ashok Vajpeyi Receives Shrikant Verma Shikhar Samman Award
Ashok Vajpeyi is a well-known Hindi poet and cultural leader.
He received a major literary award named after Shrikant Verma.
The ceremony took place in New Delhi on September 19.
Vajpeyi was honoured for his work in literature, translation, criticism and culture.
His prize includes money, a citation and a special metal statue.
Shrikant Verma was a Hindi writer, journalist and former Member of Parliament.
His famous book is called Magadh.
The Shrikant Verma Trust gives awards to support writers and creative people.
Vajpeyi said poetry helps preserve truth, memory and courage.
Ashok Vajpeyi received the Shrikant Verma Shikhar Samman at a New Delhi literary ceremony.
The award includes a seven-kilogram Panchdhatu statue, a citation and ₹21 lakh.
The honour recognises Vajpeyi’s contributions to Hindi literature, art and Indian culture.
The ceremony marked Shrikant Verma’s 95th birth anniversary and the award’s 18th literature edition.
The Shrikant Verma Trust expanded its awards in 2025 to include journalism and other cultural fields.
- Who
- Poet and cultural figure Ashok Vajpeyi received the Shrikant Verma Shikhar Samman from the Shrikant Verma Trust.
- What
- He was presented with a literary honour comprising a Panchdhatu statue, citation and ₹21 lakh.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The ceremony was held on September 19, marking Shrikant Verma’s 95th birth anniversary; the year was not specified in the article.
- Why
- The award recognised Vajpeyi’s enduring contribution to Hindi literature and Indian art and culture.
Key facts
- Recipient
- Ashok Vajpeyi
- Award
- Shrikant Verma Shikhar Samman
- Prize
- ₹21 lakh, a citation and a seven-kilogram Panchdhatu statue
- Occasion
- Shrikant Verma’s 95th birth anniversary
- Award edition
- 18th edition of the Shrikant Verma Award for Literature
- Trust established
- 1985 by Veena Verma and Abhishek Verma
- Award expansion
- In 2025, the Trust added a ₹5 lakh journalism award and ₹2 lakh awards for other cultural fields
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