Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute hosted a grand inauguration of ‘Devyani’ written by renowned poet Dr Madhu Chaturvedi & conferred Venkateshwara Srijan Samman 2024 to 156 litterateurs from all over the country.
We honored Dr. Divya Mathur, a renowned litterateur from London, who previously served as the President of the Nehru Cultural Foundation.
We also recognized Dr. Anjali Dohati from Ireland and 156 other litterateurs. They were presented with a shawl, appreciation letter, and a Tulsi plant. Further, we honoured them with the Venkateshwara Srijan Samman 2024.
CG & Former UPSC chairperson Dr Pradeep Joshi, Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Former VC of UPTU Dr RK Khandal, & Dr Pushkar Mishra from the Cultural Ministry inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Saraswati.
Dr Suresh Rituparna from the Birla Foundation, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi, Dr Madhu Chaturvedi, Dr Rahul Awasthi along with Dr Yatindra Kataria joined them to launch Devyani’ & the Venkateshwara Srijan Samman 2024 ceremony.
Dr. Pradeep Joshi, the Chief Guest and NTA Chairperson, emphasized that to make India a world leader, we should share our high-quality literature and cultural heritage with the younger generation.
Doctor Suresh Rituparna, the keynote speaker from the Birla Foundation, stated that there is currently no brilliant writer of the caliber of Dr. Madhu Chaturvedi, who has written such an excellent poet defining women’s identity. It would not be an exaggeration if we compare her to Mahadevi Verma.
He further said it is palpable from history that nations who value their litterateurs, educationists, poets & writers become powerful nations. Dr Suresh Rituparna is the President of the Birla Foundation. Birla Foundation confers the prestigious Gyanpeeth award.
Venkateshwara Srijan Samman 2024 & inauguration of Devyani
Dr Pushkar Mishra Director Raza Museum said assimilating women’s honour & identity in different forms through Devyani can only be accomplished by a seasoned litterateur like Dr Madhu Chaturvedi.
The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri reiterated, culture & literature are not only our heritage but the soul of 140 crore Indians.
The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi announced it would not be an exaggeration to call renowned poet Dr Madhu Chaturvedi ji the Mahadevi Verma of present times.
Reputed poet Dr Rahul Awasthi said that literary works like Devyani happen once in a while in a century & seeing it unfold during present times is a privilege for us.
Dr Pushkar Mishra from the Cultural Ministry, Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi & VC Dr Krishna Kant Dave also addressed the Venkateshwara Srijan Samman 2024 function.
Those present included the Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey, Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr Madhusudan Chaturvedi, Dr Ravi Yadav, Dr Alok Maitrey Dr Hita Mishra, Dr Shivdarshan Dubey, Dr Madhumukul Chaturvedi & other renowned dignitaries.
Dr Abhinav conducted the program very well & Dr Yatindra Kataria gave the thank you note.
