HIMACHAL GAURAV AWARD

Current Context : Chandrarekha Dhadwal, renowned litterateur and educationist from Dharamsala, has been honoured with the Himachal Gaurav Award by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.

ABOUT THE AWARD

• Introduced By: Government of Himachal Pradesh
• Nature: One of the highest civilian honours of the state
• Purpose: To recognise individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields such as literature, art, culture, social service, education, science, sports, and public life.
• Occasion of Presentation: Usually conferred during State-level Independence Day or Republic Day celebrations.

ABOUT CHANDRAREKHA DHADWAL

• Profession: Litterateur and Educationist
• Residence: Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
• Teaching Career: Over 30 years in the field of education
• Literary Contribution: Over four decades; works include poetry, ghazals, short stories, novels, and folk literature
• Prominent Themes: Contemporary Hindi and Himachali literature; focus on women’s struggles, empowerment, and folk traditions

Notable Published Works

• Poetry: Zaroorat Bhar Suvidha (2018)
• Novels: Samay Mere Anuroop Hua (2019), Aag (2022)
• Story Collections: Seevane Updati Hui (2019), Roshni Ke Baabjood (2023), Pachchis Kahaniyan (2025)
• Himachali Works: Akkhar-Akkhar Jugnu, Akkharan De Diye