Introduction
The Uttam Peace Award (Uttam Shanti Puraskar) is a prestigious literary award in Nepal established in 2044 BS. It was founded by Shanti Kunwar in memory of her husband, Uttam Kunwar, and is managed by the Uttam Kunwar Memorial Award Trust.
Main Content
- 2082 Winner: Renowned botanist Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha.
- Awarded Work: 'Nepal Gatha' (a non-fiction book).
- Prize Amount: Rs. 100,000 (One Lakh Rupees) and a copper plaque (Tamrapatra).
- Selection Basis: The book was chosen for its simple and flowing language in highlighting Nepal's cultural diversity, history, and environment.
- Recent Past Winners:
- 2081: Jiba Lamichhane ('Akshat Antarctica')
- 2080: Roshan Sherchan ('Galli Sansar')
- 2079: Dr. Navaraj KC ('Shunyako Mulya')
- 2078: Girish Giri ('Satyamohan')
Key Takeaways
- Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha is the winner for the year 2082 BS.
- The prize money for the Uttam Peace Award is Rs. 1,00,000.
- The award was established in 2044 BS.
- The winning book for 2082 is 'Nepal Gatha'.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the prize amount; it is 1 lakh, not more or less.
- Do not mistake the author of 'Nepal Gatha'; it is Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha.
- Do not assume the award is for fiction; 'Nepal Gatha' is a non-fiction work.
FAQ
Q1: Who founded the Uttam Peace Award? It was founded by Shanti Kunwar, the wife of late Uttam Kunwar.
Q2: Which book won the Uttam Peace Award in 2081? 'Akshat Antarctica' by Jiba Lamichhane won the award in 2081 BS.
Q3: What is the profession of the 2082 award winner? Dr. Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha is a renowned botanist.
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