• The award: A copper plaque, a citation and ₹7 lakh, given annually for the best literary achievement. It is instituted by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT).
• The work: Bishwas De Pruthwi, published by Parabha Publication. Trustee Paramita Panda called it a profound reflection on our times, noting that the poet has always placed social reality at the heart of his work.
• Presented by: Renowned lyricist and novelist R Vairamuthu, as chief guest.
• Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman: Given for lifetime excellence in art. Each recipient got a citation, a copper plaque and ₹2.5 lakh.

• IMPaCT: Founded in 1974 by Bansidhar Panda and Ila Panda. It also runs the Sarala Puraskar (instituted 1980), the Ila-Bansidhar Panda Kala Samman and the Ekalabya Puraskar.
• Sarala Das: The 15th-century poet after whom the award is named, known as the author of the Odia Mahabharata. He is regarded as the Adi Kavi of Odia literature.
• Odia language: It was granted classical language status in October 2024.
• Odissi: One of the eight classical dances recognised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Guru Durga Charan Ranbir is a leading exponent.
• Literary institutions: The Odisha Sahitya Akademi promotes Odia literature at the state level, and the Sahitya Akademi (national) gives annual awards in 24 languages.

Literary awards of Odisha, Sarala Das and the Odia Mahabharata, Odia’s classical language status, Odissi as a classical dance and the role of state and national literary institutions are recurring themes for OPSC Prelims (Odisha Art & Culture, Current Events) and OPSC Mains GS Paper I (Indian & Odishan Culture).

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