M.K. Stalin Awards K.V. Thangkabalu with the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Honor
Click to start listening
Synopsis
On January 15, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin honored K.V. Thangkabalu with the prestigious Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award, recognizing his contributions to Tamil culture and education. The event also celebrated various Tamil scholars and writers for their significant contributions.
Key Takeaways
- K.V. Thangkabalu received the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award.
- Award presented by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
- Recognition for contributions to Tamil language and culture.
- Other awards included Ayyan Thiruvalluvar and Mahakavi Bharathiyar Awards.
- The ceremony was attended by significant political figures.
Chennai, Jan 15 (NationPress) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin awarded the esteemed Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award to K.V. Thangkabalu, the former head of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, on Wednesday.
Thangkabalu, who previously served as a Member of Parliament for the Salem constituency in the Lok Sabha, is the Chairman of Thangavelu Engineering College, TJ Institute of Technology, and DA Vinci School of Design and Architecture, all operated under the Ponniamman Education Trust.
This award is one of ten prestigious recognitions bestowed upon eminent Tamil scholars, authors, and figures who have made substantial contributions to the Tamil language, literature, and the community.
Established by the Tamil Nadu government, these awards are intended to acknowledge and celebrate individuals committed to advancing Tamil language, culture, and heritage.
A press release from the state government stated that awardees were chosen by a high-level committee. Each recipient was awarded a cheque of Rs 2 lakh, a sovereign gold medal, a citation, and a shawl.
Alongside the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award, the Ayyan Thiruvalluvar Award for 2025 was given to M. Padikkaramu, a well-known Tamil scholar and author.
The Perarignar Anna Award for 2024 was granted to L. Ganesan, a notable writer and literary critic.
The Mahakavi Bharathiyar Award was awarded to poet Kabilan, a significant Tamil poet and writer.
Other recipients included Pon Selvaganapathy, who received the Pavendar Bharathidasan Award; Dr G.R. Ravindranath, who was honoured with the Tamil Thendal Thiru Vi Ka Award; and V.M. Pothiyaverpan, who received the Muthamizh Kavalar KAP Viswanatham Award.
The Thanthai Periyar Award for 2024 was presented to Viduthalai Rajendran, a social activist and author, while the Annal Ambedkar Award for 2024 was awarded to D. Ravikumar, Member of Parliament.
The Chief Minister also awarded the Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar Award to Muthu Vaavaasi, a distinguished Tamil scholar and author.
Launched in 2024, this award includes a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, a sovereign gold medal, a citation, and a shawl.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Ministers M.P. Saminathan, Siva V. Meyyanathan, M. Mathiventhan, and various officials.
