The government on Tuesday( 5 February ) announced that late Chaman Arora has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for his book ‘Ik Hor Ashwthama’.

• The book was selected on the basis of recommendation made by the jury comprising three members in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down for the purpose.
• Madhav Kaushik, president, Sahitya Akademi, has approved Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri for “Ik Hor Ashwthama” (short stories) by late Chaman Arora. 
• The award in the form of a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and a payment of Rs 1 lakh will be presented to the family member or nominee of the awardee at a special function to be held on March 8 in New Delhi.