P. Sivakami Honoured with Verchol Dalit Literary Award 2025:
Acclaimed writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist P. Sivakami was awarded the Verchol Dalit Literary Award by the Neelam Cultural Centre, founded by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith. The award ceremony, held in Chennai, also included a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The event was not only a celebration of literary excellence but also a powerful reaffirmation of Dalit identity, intellectual agency, and the space for social transformation through literature
