Dehradun, June 9 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 8 Jun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Saturday that the government is fully committed to the preservation and promotion of literature and culture. He said that the state has initiated the "Uttarakhand Sahitya Gaurav Samman" to honour distinguished literary figures. In addition, financial assistance is being provided to writers under the 'Financial Assistance Scheme for Publication of Books in Various Languages'.

The Chief Minister further announced that eminent writers from the state will be honoured with the "Sahitya Bhushan" and "Lifetime Achievement" awards, each carrying a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh. He emphasised the government's efforts to inspire the younger generation ...