Sangli, March 1 -- Renowned literary writer and president of the 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Dr Tara Bhavalkar, was conferred the Janseva award on behalf of Rajmati Patil Trust here on Saturday.

Speaking at award function, she said that it was not a single person's achivement to get classical status to Marathi language but was gained only during the time of a person who has the government in hands.

She said that getting the presidentship of 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan was an accident and with support of all.

Drama was her first choice, and she started drama movement and drama competition for children on behalf of Amature institution, Dr Bhavalkar added. UNI SSS SS

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