Limbale chosen for prestigious literary recognition
Sarankumar Limbale Honoured with Chintha Raveendran Award 2025: Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected for the 2025 Chintha Raveendran Award. The award recognises his significant contributions to literature, especially his efforts in advancing Dalit identity, equality, and social justice through his writings.
The award includes a cash prize of ₹50,000, a memento, and a citation. The presentation ceremony will be held on July 26 at K.P. Kesavamenon Hall in Kozhikode, Kerala.
About the Chintha Raveendran Award
The Chintha Raveendran Award is presented annually to a writer or intellectual who has made impactful contributions to literature and social discourse in India. It is named after Chintha Raveendran, a noted leftist thinker and writer, and honours voices that stand for equality, justice, and social reform.
Static GK fact: Chintha Raveendran was an influential literary and political figure from Kerala, remembered for his commitment to progressive values and people’s movements.
Ceremony and speakers
The award function will be part of a commemoration programme held in memory of Chintha Raveendran. Subhashini Ali, former Member of Parliament and social activist, will deliver the keynote lecture titled ‘Manuvadi Hindutva: When culture, history and equal rights are being deconstructed’.
Renowned Malayalam writer N.S. Madhavan will preside over the event, bringing added literary and intellectual gravitas to the function. The programme is expected to attract writers, students, and activists from across Kerala.
About Sarankumar Limbale
Sarankumar Limbale is known for his path-breaking contributions to Dalit literature. His writings explore themes of caste discrimination, identity, and resistance. He has authored several acclaimed works including “Akkarmashi” (The Outcaste), which has been widely translated and studied.
Static GK Tip: The autobiography “Akkarmashi” by Sarankumar Limbale is considered a landmark in Dalit autobiographical writing and forms part of university syllabi in India.
His works have not only created space for marginalised voices in Indian literature but have also contributed to the broader discourse on human dignity and social justice.
Significance of the recognition
The 2025 Chintha Raveendran Award highlights the enduring relevance of writers like Limbale, whose work challenges structural inequality and inspires a just and inclusive society. The recognition also reflects a continued interest in socially conscious literature that addresses the realities of caste and power in contemporary India.
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| Topic | Detail |
| Award Name | Chintha Raveendran Award |
| 2025 Recipient | Sarankumar Limbale |
| Award Includes | ₹50,000 cash, citation, and memento |
| Ceremony Date | July 26, 2025 |
| Venue | K.P. Kesavamenon Hall, Kozhikode |
| Chief Guest Lecture | Subhashini Ali |
| Presiding Writer | N.S. Madhavan |
| Known For | Dalit literature and literary criticism |
| Famous Work | “Akkarmashi” (The Outcaste) |
| Static GK Tip | Chintha Raveendran was a leftist thinker from Kerala |
