<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif""><b>GANGTOK:</b> Renowned litterateur C. P. Sharma, popularly known by his literary name Prakash Bhattarai, from Soreng district has been named for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 in the Nepali language category. The announcement was made by the Sahitya Akademi as part of its annual awards recognising outstanding literary works in 24 Indian languages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Bhattarai has been selected for his book ‘Nepali Parampaarik Sanskriti ra Sabhyatako Dhukuti,’ a work that explores and documents the traditional culture, values and civilisation of the Nepali community. The recognition highlights the 63-year-old litterateur’s long-standing contribution to preserving and promoting Nepali language, culture and traditions through literature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">The Sahitya Akademi award carries a copper plaque, shawl and a cash prize of </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif";mso-bidi-font-family: "Bookman Old Style"">Rs </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">1 lakh, and will be presented at a ceremony scheduled to be held in New Delhi on March 31.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">His inclusion in the award list has brought pride to the people of Soreng district and the State of Sikkim, marking an important moment for Nepali literature in the region.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">A resident of Timburbong in Soreng, Bhattarai has authored several literary works across different genres including poetry, research and cultural studies. Some of his notable publications include “Savitri” (1992), a Mahakavya, “Batul-Batul” (1998), “Harishchandra” (2008), “Nepali Sabhyatako Parichay” (2008) and “Nepali Lok Parampara” (2020) which focuses on traditional Nepali folk practices and cultural heritage. He has also written other works and continues to contribute to Nepali literature.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Among his recent publications is the novel “Mulang,” released in 2023, which reflects his continued engagement with literary writing and storytelling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Apart from literature, Bhattarai also had a distinguished career in the field of education. He served as a PGT Nepali teacher and later as the Principal of Buriakhop Senior Secondary School, where he worked till 2009. He is currently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Institute for Transforming Sikkim (ITS).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Over the years, he has received several recognitions for his literary contributions, including the Nirman Puraskar (2008), Sangha Puraskar (2008) in Geyzing, West Sikkim, and the Dr. Shovakanti Thegim Smriti Puraskar (2009), besides felicitations from various organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay has extended his hearty congratulations to the eminent Nepali litterateur on being announced as prestigious Sahitya Akademi award recipient for this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:"Bookman Old Style","serif"">“The contributions rendered by CP Sharma towards preservation and promotion of Nepali language, literature and culture are richly praise-worthy, important and inspiring. His achievement is a matter of pride and encouragement for the entire Nepali speaking community,” said the Chief Minister in his congratulatory note.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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