Poet Ashutosh Parida to get this year’s prestigious Sarala Puraskar
Odia poet and former scientist Ashutosh Parida has been named the recipient of the 2026 Sarala Puraskar for his poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'. The award, presented by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust, includes a cash prize of ₹7 lakh.
Why it matters
This highlights the recognition of regional literature and the role of corporate-backed foundations in supporting the arts in India.
Odia poet, essayist, and former scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Ashutosh Parida will receive this year’s Sarala Puraskar, an annual literary award given by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) , the charitable arm of Odisha-based industrial house, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA).
His poetry collection ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’, published by Prabha Publication in year 2024 was adjudged as inspiring compendium by IMPaCT.
The award ceremony will take place in Bhubaneswar on October 25, wherein the writer will be presented with a citation, copper plaque and award amount of ₹7 lakh, said IMFA in a statement.
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