The 11th Sahithyashree award will be given to Bakar Methala for his work on the biography of V.T. Bhattathirippad “Kalapangalude Kamukan”.
The award instituted by Sahitya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Swashraya Sangham (SPSSS) carries a purse of ₹10,001, memento and citation. The function to give away the award will be held at the 12th meeting of the SPSSS, North Paravur, on February 16, 2 p.m. Writer Dr. K. E. N. Kunjahmed will give away the award and writer Sippi Pallipuram will be the chief guest.