Author Madhu Kankariya is being awarded the 31st Bihari Puraskar for her 2018 novel ‘Hum Yahan The’. Kankariya has written several prose, poems and books.
- Her novel ‘Hum Yahan The’ is based on the struggles of the tribal people in Jharkhand. It also provides an insight into the culture, society and economic conditions of Kolkata.
- Among books written by the 64-year-old are Pattakhor, Khule Gagan ke Laal Sitaare, Salaam Aakhri and Bhaari Dupahr ke Andhere.
About Bihari Puraskar
- The Bihari Puraskar, awarded by KK Birla Foundation, is one of the three literary awards instituted by the foundation in 1991.
- Named after the famous poet Bihari, the award for Rajasthani authors carries a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh, a plaque and a citation.
- The Bihari Puraskar is awarded every year for outstanding work published in the last 10 years by a Rajasthani author in Hindi or Rajasthani.
