⇒ The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressed the 33rd Moortidevi Award Ceremony organized by Bhartiya Jnanpith at Sahitya Akademi Auditorium in New Delhi on 18 December 2021.
The Vice President presented the 33rd Moortidevi Samman for the year 2019 to the eminent Hindi author, Shri Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari for his autobiography “Asti Aur Bhavati”.
About Book:
‘Asti Aur Bhavati’ is an autobiographical journey of Tiwari which captures the historical, philosophical and cultural aspects at different temporal settings thus igniting life in subjects like changing values and also changes in societal and cultural landscapes. His journey thus reflects the life of the common man of his time.
About Award:
- Moortidevi Award, presented annually, is presented for a contemplative and perceptive work which expresses, underlines and illumines human values written in any Indian languages or English.
- The award consists of a Saraswati Statue, a Citation Plaque and Cash Award of Rupees Four lacs.