Goma memorial award presented

Kathmandu, June 26 (RSS) : The 'Goma Smriti Samman' presented by Nari Sahitya Pratisthan Nepal has been given to Dr. Benju Sharma this year.    

Poet and cultural expert Tulasi Divas and chairperson of the foundation Geeta Karki conferred honor on Dr. Sharma at a program organized by the foundation on Saturday on the occasion of the anniversary of the Foundation.    

The award, established in the memory of senior writer Goma Sharma, is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the field of Nepali literature.    
Speaking on the occasion, senior poet Tulasi Divas said that the culture of respecting artists and creators should inspire them to continue in their field.    

Karki said that the foundation has been awarding prizes and honors annually with the aim of encouraging women working in the field of Nepali literature to continue their talents in the days to come.