On November 9, 2024, Kota's renowned author and journalist, Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singhal, was awarded the prestigious Sw. Siddharth Bhatt Award, accompanied by a prize of INR 5,000, in recognition of his contributions to literature, history, art, culture, journalism, and archaeology. The honor was conferred during the All India Literary and Journalism Award Ceremony organized by Kadambari, an internationally recognized institution, at the Shaheed Smarak Bhavan in Jabalpur. The ceremony was graced by the presence of the institution's president, Acharya Bhagwat Dubey, Chief Guest and Chancellor from Bhopal, Dr. Santosh Choubey, and Meena Purushottam Bhatt, who awarded Dr. Singhal with a traditional shawl, certificate, and a cash prize.
**Recognition for Lifelong Contribution to Literature and Journalism**
Kadambari’s Secretary, Rajesh Pathak Praveen, highlighted Dr. Singhal’s exceptional contribution to literature, history, and journalism. With an impressive portfolio of 51 books authored and edited, Dr. Singhal’s 46-year career has seen over 10,000 articles, features, columns, editorials, travelogues, children’s literature, and interviews published in both national and international journals. He was also a part of the institution’s commemorative journal release at the event.
**A Proud Moment for the Hadauti Community**
The recognition of Dr. Singhal was met with congratulatory messages from fellow authors, journalists, public relations professionals, and dignitaries from the Hadauti region. They celebrated his achievements and noted that Dr. Singhal's extensive work has brought pride to Hadauti, elevating its prominence in the literary and journalistic fields.