Renowned literary critic and educationist M Leelavati was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Mathrubhumi Literary Award’ for this year.
The award, instituted by the leading Malayalam daily “Mathrubhumi”, carrying a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, a plaque and citation was bestowed on Leelavati by Jnanpith award winner Mahesweata Devi at a function here.
Speaking on the occasion, Mahesweata Devi lauded the contributions Leelavati had made for the Malayalam language.
