Tamil Nadu Chie Minister O Panneerselvam has announced the Tamil Nadu State Awards for the Tamil experts who have contributed to the growth in Tamil Literature.
In a press release by the government in this regard, it has been announced that several recipients including Poet P. Veeramani, Panruti S. Ramachandran, and Dr Duraiswamy will be given the state awards.
The award distribution ceremony is scheduled to held on 15th January at the Kalaivanar Arangam.
A cheque for Rs. 1 Lakh and a gold medal of a sovereign will be given along with the award.